2005 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:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 7 records
- brake lines · 7 records
- brake line · 6 records
- brake pedal · 5 records
- brake fluid · 5 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Had car in the shop for oil change and it was noted by the mechanic that both front brake lines are showing signs of cracking and deterioration. In danger of failing. This problem seems to be very prevalent and dangerous, why have you not instituted a recall or forced ford motor co. To address this issue? *tr
ODI 10549829
Service Brakes
Abs light suddenly came on and i had to press the brakes almost all the way to the floor to stop the car. I pulled over and turned the car off. When i started the car back up, there was no abs light or service engine indicator. Mechanic said that i need to replace the master cylinder and possibly the hcu. But they don't know if that will fix it. *js
ODI 10545383
Air Bags · Service Brakes
I was in accident where i hit another vehicle in which when tried to break they did not work. No skid marks where there and should have been . Totaled my truck ford suv xlt (sport) and the driver of other car . Passenger airbag never went off. I had concussion and burns 2nd degree on both arms . Still have scars. Other vehicle at light stopped and when i tried to stop it was like gas pedal was stuck and break did…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10594135
Service Brakes
The front brake line on the passenger side blew out leaking brake fluid, was pulled in to garage. Now today 6/17/2013 the drivers side brake line blew out losing brakes completely, both times very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10520153
Service Brakes
My drivers side brake line ruptured and left me without brakes. Luckily, it happened in my garage, so there was no accident. I inspected the other 3 brake lines and they were on the verge of rupturing. I replaced all 4 lines. I realize the parts are not covered by warranty anymore, but replacing brake lines after 7 years is much sooner than i would expect. Brake lines should not be a normal service item like spark…
ODI 10499884
Service Brakes
I returned home from a local trip. Parked my ford escape in the garage. When my son attempted to leave with the car about 15 minutes later, there was little braking power. He returned the car to the garage and we noticed a leak around the right front passenger tire. When i inspected the leak underneath the car, and had my wife pump the brakes, i saw the leak was coming from the brake line connection of rubber to…
ODI 10493568
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving up to a stop light so i removed my foot from the gas and to the brake, before i could get to the red light it changed to green, i went to press on the gas and the pedal was stuck. It would not go down nothing. I coasted to the side of the busy highway kept trying to press it and it wouldn't go down. After about 5 mins of just sitting there i tried it again and it went down without a problem. This…
ODI 10490548
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On august 18th 2012 i was returning home from grocery shopping in downtown hamilton mt when our 2005 ford escape accelerated out of control and would not stop. I managed to dodge traffic and people and put it in park and hold my foot down on the brake but it kept speeding. It continued to race down the street about mile or more until i came to a place i was able to turn off the street into a parking area with a…
ODI 10472945
Service Brakes
In aug 2012 we were on our way back from a vacation and our abs light came on, along with a flashing 4x4 light. We had no idea what it was or what to do. The vehicle drove fine and stopped fine, except for a couple of times it felt as if the abs engaged on dry cement. We stopped to eat and shop for a few hours and the lights were off when we got back in the vehicle. They didn't come on again until a few days ago…
ODI 10492395
Service Brakes
Had light warning of brake failure. Investigation discovered broken ring with teeth on front axle that senses wheel rotation. Part is called "tone ring" ford part #7l8z-2c182-b. This causes a failure of the abs and traction control system. Internet search showed this as a very common problem with all year ford escapes and is a very bad design. This $32 part causes a $300 parts and labor cost since recommended fix is…
ODI 10468062
Service Brakes
Have had to replace all 4 flexible brake hoses. The rf failed on 3/15/2012 at 82553 miles, the lf failed on 11/7/2013 at 98681, the rr failed on 8/28/2014 at 111325, the lr was inspected and replaced on 8/29/2014, since a severe crack was found. In all 3 cases, the hose failures led to a total loss of braking. *tr
ODI 10629379
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle cable sticks when the 2001-2004 was recalled i questioned ford they said too bad even though i purchased the vehicle in april of 2004 it is a 2005 and they would not cover me on the recall gas pedal sticks a lot using brakes at same time when in park it won't go until you do gas and brake
ODI 11052056
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Ford Escape.
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