2002 Ford Escape Service Brakes Problems
- 37
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 37 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- service brakes · 10 records
- brakes hydraulic · 10 records
- control unit · 8 records
- brake pedal · 6 records
- warning light · 6 records
- master cylinder · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Bought this car and [redacted] check engine, abs, and the brake as well as the over drive (only one flashing) came on. The car gear shift lever pops out of gear. The vehicle has a new tranny. The vehicle stalls, and is blowing tranny fluid. It has had the compute replacee on a recall. Every issue i have found relates to recalls, yet fore told me nope zero recalls on this even after i showed him proof of a recall on…
ODI 11090818
Service Brakes · Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while stationary, the vehicle would not accelerate forward. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not accelerate forward. The vehicle was pushed manually, in the neutral position, to an unknown place of business. Furthermore, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal there was a squealing and…
ODI 11013938
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While parked, the vehicle caught fire. The details of the fire were not available. The contact mentioned that the abs warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v165000 (structure), 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control), and 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that there was an…
Fire reported
ODI 10783466
Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the brake pedal was depressed to the floor and the contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The abs and brake warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear wheel sensor…
ODI 10690905
Service Brakes
Driving the vehicle down a residential street. Applied the brakes, pedal went to the floor. Car rolled to a stop with limited braking. Placed into park and had passenger pump brakes. Front passenger side brake hose adjacent to the caliper had ruptured. Saw online that this is a common problem with 1st generation ford escapes. Could have been serious in heavy traffic! *tr
ODI 10682439
Service Brakes
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the brake pedal depressed to the floor and there was smoke emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle caught on fire which was extinguished by the contact. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the abs electrical system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10679391
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Neighbor woke me saying my car was on fire. Car wasn't on, the key was not in, and it had sat overnight. Called fire department and fire put out. Car is totaled because the firemen had to break into the engine compartment. Engine area burned with nothing but metal visible and a melted battery. I have pictures. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10660158
Service Brakes · Steering
On august 26, 2014, i went to fair oaks ford lincoln dealership service in naperville, illinois for safety recall notice 14s02 / nhtsa recall 14v-165 repairs, and i asked them to check an issue where when brakes are applied, there is a scraping/grinding noise, followed by a knocking noise, which can affect reliable stopping and the vehicle steering stability. Safety recall repairs were completed, then it was…
ODI 10630072
Service Brakes
Lost brakes suddenly while driving; managed to control stop with parking brake. Mechanic says right front brake hose broke. He mentioned that hose lines are too short in this model and tend to crack and break, especially when wheel fully turned, stretching hose. All other brake lines are cracked and must be replaced to avoid same issue. Mechanic reports that this is a common problem in ford escapes and an internet…
ODI 10621332
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
For the past year and a half the abs warning light has been illuminated. I took it to the ford dealership to have the latest recall fixed regarding the reservoir cap. Ford couldn't get the abs warning light to turn off...so, hence the light still intermidantly comes on and off. Also, the oil pressure light keeps coming on when i start my car and when i am slowing down. I just had my mechanic change the oil a week…
ODI 10731971
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that all four brake lines hose had to be replaced due to rust. The contact also stated that the alternator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 106,037.
ODI 10608764
Service Brakes
The car was sitting in the driveway. A couple hours before i had run the car idle in the drive to add coolant. At around 3 pm my neighbor called the fire department and notified us of smoke under our carport. Fire department said it looked like the brakes caught fire. After the incident the research and talking to the dealer brought to my attention safely recall notice 11 s24 that would have prevented the fire. I…
Fire reported
ODI 10605744
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while traveling 55 in the rain, the contact attempted to decelerate but the vehicle skid and crashed into a median. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 122,600.
Crash reported
ODI 10596720
Service Brakes
Brake lines crack prematurely and cause a blow out of the line. Loose control of braking system for the vehicle. I have replaced front brake lines twice since owning and now for a 3rd time for 3 of the 4 wheels. It was recommended by my mechanic to file a report with the nhtsa for this as they see this on nearly every ford escape that comes in for brake related issues. *tr
ODI 10610399
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was approaching a traffic light to turn. As i applied the brake instead of stopping the truck accelerated. Hitting the back of a vehicle. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10588279
Body · Service Brakes
On nov 26 i was driving to my work at 45 miles per hour and the distance i kept from the car in front of me was sufficient to allow me stopping adequately. Suddenly, i noticed that traffic was approaching to a red light so i tap on the brakes to slow down and stop. However, the brakes were not reducing the speed so immediately i stamped on the brake pedal to let the car stop while simultaneously, i looked to realize…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10562594
Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Service Brakes
My escape was parked in driveway when we went to go to town and it was smoking then on fire this was in the evening about 8 if we hadn't gone out we would have had a huge fire witch could have involved 3 other cars not to mention our house we live in ramona ca 92065 and its fire season we are in a rural area..
Fire reported
ODI 10538169
Service Brakes
Had powertrain control module re-calibrated, re-programmed pcm, abs module connector repair and inspection, abs relay installation and master cylinder cap replaced, all re-calls. Find out hcu hydraulic control unit is failing which is a safety hazard and can result in brakes failing and possible death from loss of control and accident. Thank god this hasn't happened but ford needs to take responsibility fix this…
ODI 10512410
Service Brakes
My 2002 escape was serviced for a recall issued a few years back. The wiring harness on the abs brake system. When we took it in to have the recall repaired the dealer said the abs module was bad- $900 to fix it!! They say it is not related because it didn't catch fire or burn up/melt the wiring harness?? I have to wait for parts to melt or catch fire before they will fix the part it plugs into?? Every vehicle we…
ODI 10501450
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 40 mph and attempting to apply the brakes, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floor board. The contact mentioned that in order to stop the vehicle he had to down shift and engage the emergency brake. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any…
ODI 10498001
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds she would hear a loud whistling noise. When she would depresses the brakes the noise would stop. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the master cylinder was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that there were no…
ODI 10483480
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I own three ford escapes and on this vehicle i've had the right front abs ring snap same as all the others with no warranty from the dealer. *tr
ODI 10487463
Service Brakes
Brake tone rings crack and cause abs to not function properly. Very common problem on ford escapes. *tr
ODI 10467968
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape xlt. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number :12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module ). Later, the abs warning light illuminated while traveling 25 mph and the brakes failed to work properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the abs control module needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10464282
Service Brakes · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the repair did not remedy the condition. The contact had not experienced any failures prior to the recall repair. The contact noticed excessive smoke under the hood and the cap leaked brake fluid, which impacted the power steering pump and caused a short within the…
Fire reported
ODI 10821777
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 Ford Escape.
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