Two problems related to brake light on 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the contact smelled smoke coming from the engine. The contact noticed the vehicle was smoking and rushed the vehicle home. The vehicle was on was later taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake system module harness and the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle also had problems with the abs brake light warning becoming illuminating also. The vehicles brake system was on fire, the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000. VIN was not available. Ed.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the control unit module was corroded. The contact was also informed by the dealer and manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydrualic:antilock:control unit/module). The failure and current mileages were 89,000.