Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2003 Ford Escape.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The consumer had the brakes checked and was told the brake pads separated, and that was why she was not able to slow down the vehicle. The parking brakes froze once the brakes were on and the consumer was unable to release the brakes without getting under the vehicle to pull the cable.