Three problems related to brake antilock control unit/module 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 while attempting to brake at a relatively low speed onto an entrance ramp, the brakes would not engage. The abs light also illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for repairs. The contact was able to locate NHTSA campaign id number: 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock: control unit/module) but was advised by the manufacturer that his VIN was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were approximately 150,000. Updated 11/03/10. Updated 12/14/2011 updated 03/09/11.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The abs warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician stated that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. Since the vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 07v156000 ( service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock:control unit/module) he was ineligible for a free remedy. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact received recall notice # 07v156000 concerning service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module, and was unhappy with the waiting time for the repairs . She stated that the only communication between her and the dealer was their inability to repair the vehicle in a reasonable amount of time. The current and failure mileages were 69,000. Returned usps , 2ndattempt made 05/23/07 failed .