Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 08-3-1 | 02/01/2008 | 10024326 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u2062 (hybrid only). *nj | 04/04/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 20213 | 04/01/2008 | 10024845 | 2005-08 escape/escape hybrid/mariner - 2006-08 mariner hybrid - wheel speed sensor ring replacement procedure update to workshop manual. *nj | 06/02/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 03/09/2013 | 60702 | ||
| First, the vechile has been regularly maintained per the normal maintenance schedule. while driving on 03/09/13, noticed the abs dash light stayed lit. the 4wd dash light aldso started to blink intermitently. on 03/11/13 i called the local ford dealer and scheduled an appointmet to have the problems diagnosed. the vechicle was diagnosed with a broken tone ring along with marginal brake pads. reportedly the abs and 4wd sensors are interconnected. reportedly, the front rotors had to be replaced because they were too pitted to be turned. questioned the service department about service bulletins or recalls, none were list on the escape concerning this issue. according to one of the service managers, the problem with the tone ring is not a common issue. while waiting on he repairs, i checked the internet and found that this is a common problem whith repeat failiures of the part. i presented this info to the service department without any relief or recourse other that i would probably have to pay to have this done again. another note, the repairs have a 12 month, 12,000 mile waranty. if the defective part has to be replaced, the waranty goes back to the original date of install. this appears to be a common problem with possible serious repurcusions which is not being addressed by ford. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 11/14/2010 | 37000 | ||
| While approaching yellow to red light at intersection, the brakes were applied, violently pulsed,then the brakes locked up and the vehicle slid sideways into intersection.the speed sensor (tone) ring for the abs was cracked.luckily no injury, or damage. | |||
| 06/03/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tone ring failure on passenger side front axle. when the ring fails you lose abs and traction control. failure at 46000 miles. two weeks later tone ring failure on driver side front axle. the axle must be replaced to repair the tone ring. the repair cost 250.00 per axle..driving with the abs system not working properly can be dangerous, and therefore the axles must be replaced..i believe these rings are designed and manufactured poorly... | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 22150 | 1 | |
| For the second time in the last month i needed to bring my ford escape in to the service department. this time it was because my abs light came on and my 4wd drive light started flashing. the vehicle was running fine and was not making any sounds. this time the abs sensing ring had gone bad. i only have 22150 miles on the vehicle, drive moderate amounts, and make sure i go in for all my service visits. thankfully this too was covered by warranty, but it is really becoming a hassle to visit the dealership so frequently. additionally i had to have my brake pads replaced this visit. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/08/2011 | |||
| I knew i needed to have my brakes and rotors done so i took them in to get fixed at meineke. after they were finished they took it for the normal test drive to make sure everything was working correctly. they noticed that the anti-lock brakes came on but the light wasnt coming on. they told me to take it to ford because they cant handle abs. i took it to ford and they told me that my front left tone ring was cracked. i paid amlost $350 for a $10 peice to be put on. i drove it for about 3 days and it started to happen again. i have not taken it back because i cant afford to pay $100 just for them to look at it to tell me its the same thing again. some thing needs to be done about this. | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 42434 | ||
| Abs failure, caused by broken front tone ring reoccurs in october 2011 (second time this has happened) car now has only 49029 miles. | |||
| 05/26/2011 | 48000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact heard a loud noise while depressing the brake pedal. the contact stated that it became difficult to engage the brakes and control the steering wheel. the abs light also illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where the technicians stated the exciter ring needed to be replaced. the technicians were unable to determine how the failure occurred. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. | |||
| 05/26/2011 | 48000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. while driving approximately 40 mph th contact heard a loud noise while depressing the brake pedal. the contact stated it became difficult to brake and to steer. also, the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. the technicians stated the the exciter ring needed to be replaced. the technicians were unable to determine how the failure occurred. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. ds | |||
| 10/08/2010 | |||
| Abs system kicks on and off at random... mechanic discovered faulty left front tone ring, which is cracked on front drive axle. appears to be a manufacturing error as there was no damage incurred. | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 53456 | ||
| I have a 2007 ford escape. i took it to the car was and my abs lights and 4wd lights came on. i looked online and found several complaints of tone rings (abs rings) being cracked. sure enough my front left tone ring is cracked. i believe it happen on the conveyor at the car was. still this is a common problem, even ford dealers (two of them) agree. why isn't this a recall? ford is fixing it for $300 | |||
| 06/26/2010 | 75200 | ||
| 2007 ford escape 4wd front abs system failure. the tone ring on my escape broke on my vehicle causing it to fail. my braking system didn't work. i looked up the problem and found it to be very common, a tone ring failure. i feared for my safety as well as my wife's. we drive this car a long way to work. there are so many repairs to this 'problem' that i believe it warrants an investigation. i refuse to drive the car until the problem is fixed as i now have no brake system. | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 14000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. while approaching a stop sign and engaging the brake pedal he was unable to stop the vehicle. the contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. the dealer informed her that they could run a diagnostic test for $85. the contact did not agree to the diagnostic test. the failure mileage 14,000. | |||
| 10/25/2009 | 53271 | 1 | |
| I started my car in the morning, and drove up my street as i normally do on dry, clear pavement, hitting no bumps or potholes. as i got to the stop sign and pressed my brake pedal, the abs light came on and my 4wd light began flashing. the brakes made a grinding sound, and the brakes locked up. i now know this as the abs system activating. this has been happening for 2 days now, every time i hit the brakes in my ford escape. i have been told that it is a cracked tone ring by my local ford dealer and that it is a minimum of $400.00 to fix. i do not have that kind of money. i have been looking online about this problem and i am amazed at how many other people have the same issue! and with low mileage and through no fault of their own. i am at 52,000 on my 2007 ford escape (with this being 90% highway miles) this is a serious safety issue and i am appalled that there has not been a recall on this yet!!!! please help us in allowing a recall for all the people who have been effected by this. i am a single mother and i have no idea how im going to afford to have this fixed. : ( thank you for any help you may be able to provide to me and my boys! *tr | |||
| 07/09/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Left front tone ring failed and locked out the brakes. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/11/2007 | 3900 | 2 | 02/01/2007 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. on april 11, 2007, while driving 60 mph on the freeway the contact applied the brakes to avoid crashing into a vehicle that stopped in front of her. the rear suspension failed without warning. however, the contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. the service manager of lithia ford stated that this failure occurred when the brakes were applied at 60 mph. a ford engineer provided related information. the contact was aware of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 3,900, and the current mileage was 4,000. *ak | |||