2013 Ford Escape Service Brakes Problems
- 39
- 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 39 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 24 records
- vacuum pump · 7 records
- foot brake · 5 records
- pedal close · 5 records
- without warning · 4 records
- warning lights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
After service at a ford dealership, i found i hardly had any braking power when exiting their lot. The brake pedal was extremely hard to depress, and the vehicle would almost coast to a stop. Dealer said it is the vacuum line; a $300+ service. I was lucky as i have read about the entire vacuum pump shearing on other escapes while being driven.
ODI 11289924
Service Brakes
Vacuum pump failure. No warning, was driving on an exit ramp from our state turnpike at low speed when brake pedal was very hard to press and in turn, creating a very dangerous situation. I had just stopped to pay a toll about 200 yards prior with no problem. The failure of the vacuum pump coupled with ford unable to provide a replacement from the incident date of june 6th, 2019 until august 28, 2019 can explain…
ODI 11252202
Service Brakes
On a long road trip with family and feel very fortunate this occurred when it did instead of two hours earlier when navigating atlanta traffic as this would have most certainly led to a serious accident. We were driving to coastal georgia and had about 200 miles left to our journey. Not knowing area we pulled off to get gas to make sure we had enough to reach our destination. At bottom of exit ramp car would not…
ODI 11191067
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes
02/03/2019 i purchased the car 12/31/2018. These things occurred in the vehicle when it was stationary, taking off and excelling, in motion, on a city street and on a highway (interstate), driving straight, turning, braking, and on inclines and down hill. It also involves fuel/propulsion, engine, speed control, suspension, wheels. It started with the dash lighting up with no key in it. Then it started a hard idle…
ODI 11173812
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed and the engine revved high. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle was taken to briarwood ford (7070 e michigan ave, saline, mi 48176, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but they were also…
ODI 11208684
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
2013 ford escape, stalling, loosing power dash lighting up while driving. Dealer service dept can find nothing wrong.
ODI 11128349
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While reversing at unknown speeds, the gear shifter became stuck in the drive position; however, the vehicle continued to move in reverse. The brake pedal was applied, but failed to stop the vehicle. The emergency brake was engaged to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to san tan ford (1429 e motorplex loop, gilbert, az…
ODI 11121940
Service Brakes
My brakes failed on my vehicle while driving home. My mechanic has informed me that it is the vacuum pump which pressurizes the power brake system.
ODI 11113062
Service Brakes
Both left and right rear brake sensors (abs) went out within 2 months of each other, after only 58,000 miles.
ODI 11122978
Engine · Service Brakes
Heat gauge goes to normal but little to no heat. Air conditioner had to be repaired by mike bass ford sheffield ohio i have changed rotors ,calipers and brake pads 2 times in 2 years and 8000 miles i purchased the cat 09/28/2017 with 30849 miles
ODI 11291561
Service Brakes
I am having problems with the braking system a master cylinder was replaced as well as front and rear brakes. Yet when vehicle is off you feel the brakes when you turn on the vehicle you have to put the pedaal to the floor to stop the vehicle i have spent over 600 dollars with this vehicle and have only had it a little over a year. Not happy
ODI 11022974
Engine · Service Brakes
Vacuum pump seized up causing the bolt connecting it to the camshaft to shear off and damage the turbo's and engine. This happened while going 70 mph on a freeway. I had to use evasive action to get it off the road.
ODI 11025061
Service Brakes
I was driving on the expressway and went to use my brakes and without any warning i.e. Brake/abs warning lights my brakes went out. I was able to avoid any collisions with other vehicles by manually down shifting and using my emergency brake. I was able to finally come to a complete stop by utilizing all the above plus use both of my feet to push brakes hard enough to come to a slow stop. I turned the car off waited…
ODI 11004178
Engine · Service Brakes
Catastrophic loss of braking at 65 mph on highway without warning. Saturday evening april, 29, 2017 on i-85 southbound while slowing from 65 mph to exit at south hill, va driver (daughter) applied brakes and had no power assist. This produced a pedal that was stiff and her entire body weight had to be used to cause any slowing. The vehicle was stopped using the grade of the ramp and e brake. The vehicle had no…
ODI 10993118
Service Brakes
2013 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to sudden braking system malfunction. *ld the consumer stated the brake booster and the vacuum pump failed. The brake booster was replaced. The manufacturer was mad aware, but did not offer any assistance. Updated 10/31/2017*js
ODI 11021990
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 70 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed without warning. The contact was able to slow the vehicle down with the emergency brake and downshifting by manually shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the core coupler in the camshaft, which operated the brake booster, fractured inside…
ODI 10894792
Service Brakes
I was driving out of a mountainous road and all of a sudden, no warning lights, no check engine lights, nothing, the power brakes went. I was able to stop by using the hydraulic system with both feet tromping down on the brake pedal. I have taken my car to the ford dealer and they said that it was the vacuum power assist contraption that was defective. I haven't gotten my car back (9 days now) because they are…
ODI 10881697
Service Brakes
Driving @ 70mph, get ready to make a turn by slowing down. Push on the brake to stop and there is no power assist. Overshoot corner and finally stop approximately 100 feet past where i needed to turn. Driving on rural roads is the only reason i was not in an accident. I still had 20 miles to go to get home. Had it towed to a ford dealer. They say the vacuum pump has failed. There was no warning or indication of this…
ODI 10850599
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
On 10-10-2015, our 2013 ford escape 4wd started displaying an abs error code, along with a traction control system error and a "hill start assist not available" error message, simultaneously. The abs brakes would engage at low travel speed. We took it to the dealer, who determined that a rear wheel sensor had failed. They kept the car for two weeks and returned it on 10-21-2015. It had 24,273 miles on it. Now, 3…
ODI 10794394
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle decreased in speed and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The failure occurred intermittently. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on four occasions but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10778420
Service Brakes
Took car in for oil change. Dealer advised that left rear brake pad was worn to 1mm and that rotors needed replacing. Brakes, especially, rears, should not need replacing at 25,000 miles and it was only the left that was worn. Dealer indicated that it appeared the brakes had seized, causing the excessive early wear.
ODI 10744132
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
99% of the time i put my foot from the gas to the brake , my foot ends up under the brake pedal on the undercorner before i make a quick adjustment to get my foot on top of the brake where it belongs. This happens everyday since i got the vehicle. You can actually see where there is a worn spot under the brake pedal and on the very most right side of it. I curse it every single time, every single day. One of these…
ODI 10743576
Service Brakes
Excessive rear brake wear resulting in need for new rotors and pads at less than 20k miles. Owner has complained to dealer at that time and was told system was ok. By 30k miles rear brakes had to be replaced due to severe scoring of rotors and pads worn through. Vehicle is driven safely: not charging stop signs, backing off for stale green lights, etc. Very little brake usage to slow down in this vehicle. Rear…
ODI 10849987
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving vehicle turns off/engine dies at any speed without warning. It has happen 6 times. *tr
ODI 10630924
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled backward after being stopped on an incline. The contact mentioned that both the accelerator and brake pedal needed to depress in order to ensure that the vehicle would not roll backwards. No warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred on a regular basis. The manufacturer was not contacted. There was no…
ODI 10605900
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Ford Escape.
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