Five problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings 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.
While the vehicle was being serviced for an oil change at a national chain, being stationary, engine off, and at the service bay, the front passenger side brake hose exploded . The on site manager's professional opinion is that the cause was by customer having a prior brake leak, and/or, opening brake fluid lid and/or adding brake fluid causing a burst. And the brake line pouring brake fluid onto the bay platform. Customer indicates otherwise.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the contact attempted to brake and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the rear hatch, rear passenger door and the driver side doors would not open. The contact was able to lock and unlock the doors however. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 227,691 and the failure mileage was 198,000.
The right front brake hose blew out which caused instant loss of braking to all 4 wheels.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle did not immediately stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle finally stopped a few seconds later. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the first brake hose failed and the second one was cracked. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the brakes. The contact stated that the brake hoses were defective. The failure mileage was 109,000 and current mileage was 114,000.
I have as 2001 Ford Escape xls that all four brake lines are cracked about 3/4 of the way through, making it almost eminent that they are going to rupture within a few weeks, days even. I understand one brake line going out once in a while, but with only 126,000 I find it unbelievable that all four lines could be like this. It makes me wonder just how many Ford's on the road are just about ready to loose their brake function. Sounds like a serious safety issue to me. I haven't replaced any of the lines yet, because nobody carries the part. Ford told me to go to the local dealer, already did and no part. Something is very wrong here. This is my complaint.