Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

2002 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall the consumer stated he has not received any type of correspondence as to when he can have the recall performed on his vehicle. Recall # 07v156000.

Received a recall notice in Feb from Ford (recall id 12v00500 - issued Jan 2012). Indicated potential problems with brake fluids leaks that could cause shorts in the abs electronics. We contacted dealer. No parts available yet. Our abs and brake indicators came on in March as described in the recall notice. Ford still said that recall shows safe to drive, just don't park in the garage due to potential fires. Last night, drove home and parked (in the driveway). Unloaded some stuff from car. . . No problems noticed. Came out of house about 15 minutes later to unload stuff from car and found it smelling of hot electrical system, and smoke coming from hood. Used hose to cool down under hood, while I found wrench and unhooked the battery. Smoke was coming from all sides under and behind engine block. Once battery disconnected the smoking stopped. Calling Ford corporate, local dealer, and insurance this morning to see what to do next.

2002 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall after 10 years.

Cpsc#i1220674a. 2002 Ford Escape. Consumer stated she received a letter informing here there was a safety recall 11s24 on her car. The consumer stated the recall was for a faulty abs relay. The consumer was informed the parts would not be available until late spring 2012. The consumer was advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from structures, as the defect could result in a fire even after the vehicle was turned off. Updated voq 03/15/12.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated the manufacturer told them that the parts for NHTSA recall campaign id number: 12v005000 (survive brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock: control unit module) will not be available until April and does not know if the parts will be available or not. The contact stated this was not satisfactory because the recall stated the vehicle could catch fire. The current mileage was 95,000. Updated 03/14/12.

Dear NHTSA: I received a recall notice in January 2012 for my 2002 Ford Escape. A possible electrical short could occur in the anti-lock brake system which could result in a fire. Because of this safety issue, owners were instructed to park their cars away from structures to prevent possible fire from spreading. . For the last four months Ford has been telling us that parts are unavailable and they do not know when the parts will be available. It seems that Ford has no regard for the safety of their customers. They certainly do not care about the inconvenience this is causing their customers. I have been unable to use my garage since January and have been parking my car away from structures and other vehicles. I cannot sell or trade my vehicle. Yesterday,Ford customer service told me that parts should be available by the second quarter of this year, although they cannot guarantee it. Please note, I spoke to Ford two months ago and was told parts would be available by April. I am getting the impression this is not at all a priority for Ford. Please contact Ford and find out why nothing is being done to fix this safety issue. Please feel free to contact me if you would like any additional information. Thank you. . . Updated 05/31/12 consumer states they haven't been able to park in their garage since January and their patience has run its course. Consumer had spoken to their insurance company and insurance company may not payout if car catches fire because of Ford's negligence. Updated 6/6/12.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While driving the contact smelled smoke, and noticed that the smoke initiated under the hood. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the abs module was burned. The dealer was contacted and stated that the VIN wasn't included in recall 07v156000 service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock, control unit/module. The manufacturer will be notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,900.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The vehicle was parked and then shut off when he noticed that the wiring harness for the abs brake module was melting. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. An authorized dealer was notified and was also informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07v156000, service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module. The failure and current mileages were 96,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when he went to get in the vehicle, he smelled an odor of burning plastic. When he started the vehicle, the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle had previously been repaired according to recall 07v156000 (abs control unit module). The wiring harness connector was examing and a lubricant was injected at that time. The contact did not had no failures with the vehicle until after the repairs were performed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who identified the failure and stated that the repair expenses would have to be paid at the owners expense. The contact planned to call the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 102,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic when he as advised that the abs needed replacing. The contact stated the abs was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module). The manufacturer advised that because the vehicle was previously repaired under recall, and further repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 200,130.

Recall on 2002 Ford Escape for the anti-lock brake recall number 07v-156 I had this recall done at long Ford in eureka, mo. October 13, 2008. On August 7, 2010 the wire burnt on this and was taken to a repair shop where they had to replace the module. Ford said that they had already fulfilled their obligation and would not fix the problem. The consumer stated the vehicle started smoking. Updated ivoq 09. /08/jb.

My 2002 Ford Escape caught fire while I was asleep. Luckily a neighbor saw the fire and started to wet down my house and we then both attempted to put the fire out. We were not able to and had to call the fire department. I asked for an investigation and the fire marshall pointed me to Ford recall (# 07s51) of which I was not informed of. I had an appointment at the Ford dealership for my abs/brake light on.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was parked with the engine off, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated the fire started from under the hood and spread to a second vehicle. Both vehicles were destroyed by the fire. A police and fire report were filed accordingly. The contact located a NHTSA recall campaign id number 07v156000 (brakes, hydraulic: anti lock: control unit/module) that could potentially cause a fire in his vehicle and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the recall repairs were performed on the vehicle by the previous owner. The failure and current mileages were 140,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was parked he smelled an electrical burning odor. While driving he saw smoke coming from the abs unit in the engine. After exiting the vehicle it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer confirmed that abs module caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were 115,000.

A Ford recall notice (#07s51) had been mailed informing me of a recall to our 2002 Escape . The recall, as the letter states, had to do with dislodged wire seals that could effect the abs module. The recall notice went on to state that if left unfixed, the abs module could overheat due to the recall part and cause, in some cases, the car to catch on fire even when off. This description fit our car's problem, since our car's abs light and brake light was on unexplainable. Logically, we took our car to the dealership to have the repair done on the car. After having the repair done, we checked the car and the abs light and the brake light were still on. I confronted the service manager who had administered the repair and he assured me that they had repaired the problem to the extent that Ford had allowed them. He had told me that all he had done was change was a connector and nothing else. They had not fixed the problem; their report ended with telling me that the abs light and parking light were still on and a diagnostics was still needed. The mechanics did not only leave the problem unfixed, but were unwilling to admit that the problem was from the recall part. Incidentally, three days later after the mechanics had worked on my car, the Ford Escape caught fire while parked on the corner of cenher drive in chula vista CA. Fortunately, my spouse was not inside the car. The fireman were called to the scene in order to put out the fire and a police report was made. The fire left my car a total loss. I contacted Ford costumer service of the incident and they informed me it would take 10 business days to answer my request.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact's vehicle caught fire while parked in mexico. The contact was in the united states at the time of the fire and he received a recall notice regarding the cruise control. When he returned to mexico, he notified a Ford dealer and they were unaware of the failure. The contact was about to pay to have the vehicle repaired, but the vehicle caught fire before any repairs could be made. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 72,300. Updated 05/19/08 the recall was regarding the abs module. Before the consumer could get the vehicle fixed, it caught ton fire. The consumer stated the abs light was on before he purchased the vehicle. Updated 05/19/08.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. In June of 2007, the contact took her vehicle to a Ford dealer regarding recall number 07s51. The dealer applied electrical grease to the abs module cavity. On February 29, 2008, the vehicle caught fire under the hood near the abs module. The vehicle was damaged, but there were no injuries. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 78,500.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact received recall notice # 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The dealer stated that the part for the recall repair will not be available until June of 2007. The contact has not experienced any failures with the vehicle. The current mileage is 100,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. On April 12, 2007, the contact received recall notice # 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The vehicle was taken to the dealer the same day. The dealer provided the contact with a rental vehicle and as of July 18, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer stated that they are waiting on a part to arrive. No failures have occurred at this time. The current mileage is 80,000 and the failure mileage was inapplicable.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. On may 3, 2007, the contacts vehicle was repaired under recall # 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The abs module was inspected, lubed, and passed the abs module test. On may 5, 2007, the abs light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed the abs module as being corroded and will not replace the module free of charge. The contact stated that no failures were present before the recall repair was performed. The vehicle's purchase date and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 119,868. Updated 06/15/07.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact received recall notice # 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The dealer stated that they did not have the recall repair part and it would not be available until July. The contact feels that the wait time for the part is too long. No failures have occurred at this time. The current mileage is 41,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that two hours after driving the vehicle smoke was detected. The contact lifted the hood, and smoke began to rise from the engine. The contact called the local fire department, and they removed the battery from the vehicle. The smoke ceased, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. Once the dealer inserted the battery back into the vehicle,it immediately started to smoke again. The dealer daignosed the failure as a burned out abs module. The contact stated that NHTSA already hasdan investigation open , action # pe06048)for the same failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

I had a recall on my car for abs module. I called the Ford dealer in los lunas and they said my car wasn't on the list to be fixed. Two months later my caught on fire while I was driving it. What can I do to get this taken care of now?.

Wife had just gotten home from grocery store and about a half hour later the dog was barking. She looked into the garage and the 2002 Ford Escape was on fire. She broke a window to put water on the fire to keep it from spreading to other cars and boat in garage. Fire department arrived and finished putting out the fire. Escape was a total loss and garage had heavy soot and smoke damage. After getting the insurance companies notification of fire and getting wife's cuts stitched we got home about 7:00 p. M. Went to get the mail and there was a safety recall notice from Ford mailed on April 24, 2007 from michigan about the anti lock brake module. It stated the module could short out even with the key in the off position. Notified Ford the next morning of fire. They had it investigated, and said because of the severe damage in the engine compartment they were unable to determine the origin of the fire. I then asked could this safety recall cause this kind of fire, and the Ford representive said yes, but just submit it to your insurance company.

Approx 1 year ago - our 2002 Ford Escape started to smoke while sitting in the garage. When we got it to the dealer is was found that the wiring harness where it connected to the abs ecu unit had shorted due to brake fluid getting into connector. When the shop disconnected the wiring harness connector, the next day, the fluid ignited burning up the harness. The estimated cost to fix was $2000 dollars, replacement of the harness and ecu unit. Which since the majority of the damage was done in the shop Ford did cover the cost of the repair. I am just filling this as I have seen that this issue is under investigation, and thought that I should report our incident.

Ford Escape 2002 - we have had an ongoing problem with the abs and brake lights staying on. We have had it into a Ford dealership several times, who was not able to fix it, and an independent mechanic who was finally able to identify that it was the antilock braking system's electronic control module causing the issue. Just read an article concerning an ongoing investigation into engine fires possibly caused by this module and are very concerned that we could be next. We first took it into the dealer the month our warranty expired so I am putting the "incident date" in for that month.