Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

Lost brakes suddenly while driving; managed to control stop with parking brake. Mechanic says right front brake hose broke. He mentioned that hose lines are too short in this model and tend to crack and break, especially when wheel fully turned, stretching hose. All other brake lines are cracked and must be replaced to avoid same issue. Mechanic reports that this is a common problem in Ford Escapes and an internet search returned multiple consumer complaints about same issues, but no recall or warnings issued. I don't know what the threshold for recalls is, but my brakes went out just when I was leaving a crowded grocery store parking lot. Had my reaction time not been as quick it is quite possible someone could have been injured or killed. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that all four brake lines hose had to be replaced due to rust. The contact also stated that the alternator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 106,037.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12v005000 for the vehicle. The contact called her nearest dealer and was advised that the parts for the recall repair would not become available until April 2012. Prior to receiving the recall notice, the contact was traveling 10 mph when she attempted to apply the brakes but the vehicle would not respond and the brake pedal dropped to the floorboard abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the brake lines were replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The current and the failure mileages were 100,000.

Vehicle had a sound when being driven. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer to see where the sound was coming from. Dealer discovered that front wheel bearings, brakes, and rotors needed to be replaced.