Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

I brought my 2002 Ford Escape in for its 45k mile service and was told by the dealer that the rotors needed replacement. I said the pads have not yet worn out though. They said I was lucky to make it this far. Most Escapes have them wear out at 30k or less due to poor quality and too thin rotors. Dealer said cost to replace rotors and pads will be $338. 00 including labor to replace.

My name is nicole williams, I purchased a Ford Escape SUV on August 22, 2002 from day Ford in pittsburgh, PA on August 22, 2002. I have been have many problems with my vehicle since I purchased it. Prior to moving to florida in June, I had the car serviced again and was told I need new rotors, brakes and tires. I moved to florida, and on January 2005, I had to replace the clutch because it had rust and corrosion on it. The service tech question all the rust under the vehicle and I told him that I did not know why there was so much. N March 18th, I was in a car accident and my front end was damaged. I had the car taken to matthew currie Ford, where they service my car. I picked up the car on April 20, 2005 and was still having problems with it. I thought it was from the accident. I was told on April 21, 2005 that I need new spark plugs. I told them that I was not paying for it and that they need to call aig. On April 22, 2005 the service manager called me to tell me that my car had water damage and that it was purchsed this way. I then got a rental car and I called dayford to see what they had to say and how they were going to fix the problem. At first I was told that they did not sell me a car with water damage. Then he said he would call me back. Well I have not heard anything from them. Over the weekend I found out that my car was purchased from kansas city on July 20, 2002 and then serviced on July 27, 2002 by dayford. The sevices were engine serviced, vehicle serviced, suspension system serviced, brakes serviced, state inspection completed, miscellaneous service performed, emmissions system serviced and lubed oil and filter changed. These services were completed with only 3 miles on the car. I pulled the information from carfax and that what it says.

2002 Ford Escape with 36,000 miles on it. I had the front brakes survived for the first time on this car and found that rotors cannot be turned even one time on these cars without bringing it below specs. I had to replace both rotors at a cost of $199. 00. I complained to Ford about this and was told that this was part of normal wear and tear. I have never owned car that had to have rotors replaced with this low mileage before I do not accept this is a normal situation. It is a case of Ford putting cheap throw away parts in cars and not disclosing this information to buyers at the time they purchase the car.

Vehicle has been recalled 3 times for safety defects. At 25000 miles I was told that I needed to replace the rotors. It is too early for this to be occurring and have found information that this seems to be a complaint that has been frequent on this car make. They replaced the eccellerator cable and now the car seems to be sluggish in eccellerating from a stopped position.

While applying the brakes consumer heard a loud noise, and vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that brake rotors needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.