Six problems related to brake fluid leak 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.
Brake hydraulic fluid reservoir cap leaking brake fluid. Replaced with new cap from dealer, 100% fixed problem. Retained old cap if inspection needed.
I was in on recall 11s24 , and my brake fluid was leaking onto my abs relay box, but I still have a problem with the abs because the hydraulic pump motor is also failed. The Ford dealer. Said it would cost $800 to fix this part on the abs system! they said the recall would not cover this part on the abs? the leaking brake fluid also damaged my hydraulic pump motor and this should also be repaired .
The brake master cylinder cap leaks brake fluid and the fluid runs down the wiring and down the firewall of the engine compartment. The brake fluid has corroded the paint off of the firewall, and then the fluid gets hot and smokes. Because the fluid runs down the wiring, the vehicle is also having electrical problems. Ford has a recall 11s24 for vehicles of the same year with the same problem, but they say that our vehicle is not included even though the master cylinder cap clearly leaks. They won't look at the vehicle unless we pay $85 to have it diagnosed. We would like to have this vehicle added to the recall.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated without engaging the brake pedal. The indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. In addition, there was an excessive amount of brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The malfunction occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the malfunction was related to a faulty abs pump. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module); however the abs pump was not included in the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
Driving 2001 Ford Escape, v-6, 3. 0l. At intersection brakes failed and could not stop vehicle. Parked vehicle at nearest possible location and found brake hose leading to passenger side front brake caliper had cracked allowing fluid to leak out and release pressure from the braking system.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated that brake fluid leaked around the master cylinder, which caused the brake lights to illuminate. The manufacturer sent a memo to vehicle owners stating to purchase a replacement cap. The current mileage was 78,190 and failure mileage was 40,000. The vehicle purchase date was unavailable. Updated 01-29-08. The consumer stated bought a new cap at the cost of $17. 61. Updated 01/29/08.