2008 Ford Escape Service Brakes Problems
- 79
- 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 79 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 21 records
- brake system · 10 records
- traction control · 10 records
- hydraulic control · 8 records
- control unit · 8 records
- check brake · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Abs break light came on with a message that says reneg brakes disabled. Car bucked and lost breaking ability. Was able to get car to dealership where i was told that the abs/hcu needed to be replaced and the repair would cost $4,800.00. Car cannot be driven as it cannot stop safely. This happened while the vehicle was in motion, and according to the mechanic at ford, it was not caused by normal wear and tear.
ODI 10845804
Service Brakes
When vehicle suddenly makes a hard stop and brakes; it looses brakes momentarily yet returns to normal after 1) pumping several times or 2) cooling off . No signal or warnings.
ODI 10781384
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled, lost braking and steering ability, and crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated momentarily. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local garage. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Crash reported
ODI 10789642
Service Brakes
The check brake system light is on and abs light on also. I drove it around the corner and brakes are very spongy and not fully responsive. I do not trust driving with this situation. *tr
ODI 10691356
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Approximately in march of 2014, we had an issue with the abs light coming on and traction control coming on for no reason at all. This made driving/steering extremely difficult. We took it to the shop where the tone ring and speed sensor were replaced. In december 2014, we had similar issues and we took it to the ford dealership. We were told it was a speed sensor issue again. The work was done at the independent…
ODI 10672526
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
When i would try to accelerate whether from a stopped position or already in motion my gas pedal sticks. I'm unable to press it down and i lose speed. Each time i press the gas pedal or brake pedal i hear a pop. I was trying to merge onto the highway and it suddenly wouldn't let me accelerate for a few minutes. This is very dangerous and frightening. It also does this if i'm already in motion of if i try to…
ODI 10764453
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). After the vehicle was repaired under the recall, the vehicle experienced several failures. The failures included the loss of anti-lock braking system, stability control, and the brake warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the…
ODI 10850818
Service Brakes
Approaching a stop sign on a hill, i hit a rough patch in the street and my brakes failed to the point i had to frantically pump them to not roll straight into the intersection. For the next three or four days, any time i braked, the pedal would depress almost to the floor while very slowly decelerating the car, i often had to pump the brakes to build some pressure in order to stop. Clearly an abs failure, it seemed…
ODI 10649520
Engine · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. When the contact started the vehicle, the abs, traction control, brake, and service engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) and felt that the recall remedy was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Mailed…
ODI 10667220
Service Brakes
The abs braking light came on and the brakes locked. We were able to get the vehicle home, however, after inspection by the garage we found the hcu was defective as well as the master cylinder. Total expense to replace was $7,000, the car is only worth 6,000
ODI 10761938
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was turning right on a stop light and front left abs tone ring broke. Car slipped gears and would not accelerate for 5-10 seconds. Rsc light and abs light came on briefly. Car continued to do this randomly and abs brakes were activated when braking at low speeds. Issue is with tone ring on many ford escapes from 2000-2008. Rings often break because of excessive rust build up on ford components causing expansion.…
ODI 10632001
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the abs light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10628729
Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the abs and the traction control warning lights illuminated intermittently. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact also stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the driver and passenger side axle and axle assembly…
ODI 10660143
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While driving my front wheel drive ford escape on a trip the abs and stability control lights both came on. This did not initially cause any problems with normal braking while driving in dry conditions. At the end of the trip the abs system activated on every stop, significantly reducing stopping distance on dry ground. My investigation found the following: rusting of the driveshaft surface apparently caused outward…
ODI 10629467
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred frequently. The dealer stated that the esb system and the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
ODI 10669644
Service Brakes
I put my car in reverse to back out of my sloping driveway onto a very narrow and busy hillside residential street. With cars coming down the hill past our driveway it is especially critical that i have an operational braking system. When i pressed on the brake pedal there was no response and i went shooting out into the street. I had the car towed to a nearby repair shop that i frequent for most service…
ODI 10556929
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the abs and the brake lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the master cylinder had to be replaced in the hydraulic system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 139,000.
ODI 10546420
Service Brakes · Steering
During lunch hour slowed to make a right hand turn and brakes seemed to lock and grind. Steering wheel vibrated and the abs and traction control light came on. Attempted to accelerate and the car seemed to be locked up for a few seconds. Vehicle behind me almost hit me due to vehicle failure. Lights would not go off for about 1 minute after accelerating to about 25 mph. While driving about 10 more minutes they…
ODI 10509342
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph and decelerating, the engine suddenly seized then stalled. The abs band and skid control warning lights illuminated. The engine was turned off for fifteen minutes and then restarted but the computer reset itself and showed no failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the abs band needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10503110
Body · Service Brakes
I was pulling into a parking space at a speed of < than 5mph and suddenly the vehicle sped up out of control to a speed of 40-50mph tried to mash brakes to the floor, but vehicle continued jumped a fence and hit a huge tree off in a ravine. Two men were watching as the car sped up and ran to pull me from the wreckage after the crash, i was pinned in on the driver side, i suffered multiple injuries. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10526238
Body · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I pulled into a parking space at around 5-10 mph, hit the brakes and the accelerator pedal stuck. The car took of at around 40-50mph jumped a fence and crashed into a ravine, hitting a big tree. I was pinned in the automobile hit my head and injured my leg. I was taken to the emergency room where i suffered a spinal cord injury and a huge hematoma on my left leg. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10519404
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My third ford and again right front abs ring cracked and had to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10487469
Service Brakes
Right front abs tone wheel is cracked found during oil change. My understanding this is a very common problem... *tr
ODI 10475205
Service Brakes
I was coasting down a hill with a slight downhill slope without my foot on accelerator and was approaching a stop sign. In preparation for stopping, i started applying the brake. When i pressed the brake pedal, it went to the floor and made a clicking sound- almost as if the antilock brakes were activated. The vehicle did not stop immediately but slowed until i got to the stop sign. *tr
ODI 10473775
Service Brakes
After making a slight left turn, i was coasting down a hill with a slight downhill slope without my foot on accelerator and was approaching a stop sign. In preparation for stopping, i started applying the brake. When i pressed the brake pedal, it went to the floor and made a clicking sound- almost as if the antilock brakes were activated. The vehicle did not stop. I turned into a parking lot immediately and the…
ODI 10473774
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Ford Escape.
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