Four problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 2003 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2003 Escape.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated the abs light illuminated intermittently and the brake pedal bounced abnormally when depressed. In addition, there was a burning odor released from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the abs module. The manufacturer was made a ware of the failure and denied assistance with the repair, stating that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 60,000.
Abs light on 2003 Ford Escape keeps coming on. . . . Was never notified by Ford about a recall on this. . . Also have had to replace an engine in it only had it for 37,000 miles when I had to replace the engine. . . . Ford does not notify customers of potential problems with this vehicle.
Sudden failure of abs system. Abs light not operating on dashboard indicator panel.
Car to dealership on 6/1/07 for service. Brake pads replaced, rotors turned, tires rotated, replaced stabilizer bar. Left dealer and in less than 2 miles, abs dash light came on. Went back to dealership for inspection--thinking maybe something had gone awry when car was serviced. Per them (and they showed me what was wrong), collar on outside of axel that turns to send signal to abs sensor has a crack that will intermittently make the abs brake system come on. Replacement per them--$425. 00.