2003 Ford Escape Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- anti lock · 5 records
- control unit · 5 records
- rear brakes · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contacts owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle caught on fire from under the hood. A police report was filed and it was stated that the fire started near the abs brakes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin number was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic).…
Fire reported
ODI 10609301
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated the abs light illuminated intermittently and the brake pedal bounced abnormally when depressed. In addition, there was a burning odor released from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the abs module. The manufacturer was made a ware of the failure and denied assistance with the…
Fire reported
ODI 10455477
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the control unit module was corroded. The contact was also informed by the dealer and manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v156000 (service…
ODI 10421357
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for thirty minutes when smoke started to emit from the engine. The hood was then raised and flames were also coming from the engine. The fire department reported to the scene, but the contact extinguished the fire himself. The fire department filed a report which was available if needed. No injuries were reported and the origin…
Fire reported
ODI 10419622
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs light on 2003 ford escape keeps coming on....was never notified by ford about a recall on this...also have had to replace an engine in it only had it for 37,000 miles when i had to replace the engine....ford does not notify customers of potential problems with this vehicle. *tt
ODI 10421657
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Fire emerging from hydraulic anti-lock control unit the subject to ford recall # 07s51 after recall work was completed, *kb
Fire reported
ODI 10416933
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 ford recalled my 2003 escape for abs module connector. I had it repaired. My escape has began to "grab" when i apply brakes. New rotors & pads did not help. While online to carcomplaints.com, i saw another recall for abs module connection for 2003 ford escape has been reopened.(jan 2010) but i was not notified. I have had trouble with brakes on this vehicle for the past 4 years. *tr
ODI 10411675
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Underbody Shields
My car is a part of a recall for rust and the lower control arm, but i think that scope is too narrow. My escape has rusted wheel wells and a rusted gas tank cover that i can see. I have also ready had to replace anti-lock brakes for rust, along with the exhaust system and all of its parts, the front lower control arms, sway bar links and all parts of the oil pan. All of this is due to rust. This was at the mileage…
ODI 10595174
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front brakes and rotors shot at 50 thousand miles and were replaced, rear brakes showed very little wear, 100,000 miles and rotor and brake wear are again excessive and need replacement soon, rear brakes still ok and are the originals. The brakes on this vehicle always have seemed inadequate, as if the rear brakes do not self adjust they were checked and cleaned and determined to be working ok. I do perform the…
ODI 10394084
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Sudden failure of abs system. Abs light not operating on dashboard indicator panel.
ODI 10385068
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving 5 mph the brakes failed. The brake pedal extended to the floor without stopping the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a snow bank. There was no damaged to the contact or the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who repaired the brake hoses at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 114,120.
Crash reported
ODI 10372264
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 ford escape recall - #07v156000 recall for service brakes, hydraulic : antilock : control unit/module i have owned this vehicle since august 2005. Apparently in 2007 there was a recall on this brake issue. I was never notified, nor did any dealer attend to this issue during a routine service. I contacted ford september 2010 when my anti lock light started to appear on my dash. Ford did not list me as the owner…
ODI 10373601
Body · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that she noticed a leakage on her driveway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they informed her that the brake hose fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. In addition, the contact mentioned that the lift gate would not open. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor…
ODI 10447780
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Intermittently when the brakes are applied, the vehicle accelerates without warning. The outside temperature does not seem to matter. The only way to stop the increase in speed is to apply hard pressure to the brakes and shut of the ignition. The first time was about three years ago. The last time was in december, 2009. I( notified the dealer in 2008 and was told there was no similar occurrences reported. *tr
ODI 10306400
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
January 18, 2009, was the last time i drove my 2003, ford escape. The day prior, i drove my kids, two blocks away to a park. I got back home and parked my vehicle at approx 2:30 p.m. The next morning at 11:14 a.m. I received a call from my apartment manager stated that my vehicle was on fire and the fire dept was outside putting out my car fire. The fire captain stated that the fire had started from the abs system…
Fire reported
ODI 10259865
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle slowed down but would not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact applied the emergency brake, but the vehicle still failed to stop. He was forced to crash into a snow pile in order to stop the vehicle. The contact was not injured and the vehicle did not sustain any damage. Prior to the failure, the accelerator…
Crash reported
ODI 10258046
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have an 03 escape. Since fall 08 i have heard, felt this stutter, but didn't know what to call it. At first it was occasional, but has grown increasingly frequent--three to four times in a row accompanied once in a while with a ticking sound, and pulling the car to the left. Mechanics couldn't replicate the problem. Today they are replacing the tone rings. Having a term to use, i got on line and found out it is a…
ODI 10268831
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake rotors failed at 24947 and at 36010. This escape has one adult driver and the brakes pedal was not "ridden". Lots of premature rotor wear complaints on the www.nhtsa.gov site but no ford recalls. Rotor replacement adds about $250 to bill. *tr
ODI 10239012
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Second time to replace brake rotors on 2003 ford escape. *tr
ODI 10238398
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked overnight, it erupted into flames along the left front hood area without warning. Bystanders extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. There was moderate fire damage. The police were not alerted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the hydraulic control unit of the brakes shorted out and caused the fire. The manufacturer was alerted.
Fire reported
ODI 10166135
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The consumer is experiencing problems with the brakes. The brakes were completely hardened. The vehicle has been driven over mountainous terrain and the brakes burn out very quickly driving under these mountainous conditions. Owner has contacted the dealer and has had the pads and rotors replaced. Provide further details.*jb
ODI 10111367
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the vehicle has been sitting for two days or more, the vehicle would make loud graining noise when applying the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer clean the excessive rust build up and informed the consumer that was the normal characteristic of that vehicle. The dealer instructed the consumer to put the vehicle in reverse and applied the brakes several times that would help removed the…
ODI 10119022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tread/Belt
While driving the left rear tire tread separated and the tire blew out. The driver was able to drive the vehicle off the road. The tire was original equipment (tire size p235.70r16) . Dealer notified and informed consumer that the cause was undetermined. The vehicle brakes and rotors failed which caused noise while braking. *ak *nlm
ODI 10037870
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3 weeks after buying vehicle it started making noise when applying brakes. Dealer stated that was normal for a new car. *ak
ODI 10031263
Engine · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving at 50/55 mph vehicle died out without warning. This resulted in loss of power steering and brakes.the cost for repairs were $114.21. *ak *cb
ODI 10026946
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Ford Escape.
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