Seven problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2001 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2001 Escape.
The morning of 2/20/07 I went out to start my 2001 Ford Escape to go to work and as I was walking out to the garage I saw smoke billowing out of my hood. I ran over and popped the hood and there was smoke coming from my anti-lock braking system electronic control system. I pushed the car out of my garage fearing a house fire and a friend unhooked my battery . When the smoking and sparking subsided the abs control box was melted and all the wires were burned and melted. I called the dealership to see if there were any recalls at this time and they told me no. I googled consumer reports and saw an article that this was not an isolated incident and that you were investigating 8 other similar incidents. It has not been repaired as it has just happened and honestly is seems to be quite expensive to remedy. This is a very dangerous problem and hopefully your investigation will result in some sort of recall.
Vehicle was in reverse and brakes locked up, not allowing vehicle to move. Wheels would not turn in any direction. Dealer was notified and could not find anything abnormal. Consumer is concerned that brakes can lock up while driving. .
Was approaching a stop light and applied brakes and pedal went down to the floor, and it didn't grab or hold for braking.
Consume r was traveling about 45mph on a mountain road, and without prior warning, engine check light came on the dashboard. Then, there were no brakes or power steering. Also, speed pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer was able to control vehicle. Dealership was aware of problems.
Abs system will intermittently work. But, usually consumer has to press brakes pedal all the way in before vehicle will stop. Contacted dealer.
Consumer complained about a brake system problem. Consumer had to replace the brakes, rotors, and tie rods every 10,000 miles.
While turning vehicle on noticed all dash board indication lights on began to travel. When depressed brakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Please provie further information.