Table 1 shows 14 common service brakes related problems of the 2005 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (14 problems).
I had just started up my 05 Ford hybrid Escape reversed out of a parking space, applied my brakes and a loud warning noise went off, the abs light & the brake light went on, then I tried to brake while backing out of the parking stall. I had no brakes, petal went all the way to the floor. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond with out warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear brake hoses needed to be replaced. Read details...
The sub-frame rusted through causing both front wheels to toe out and also to camber in at the top. The abs warning light also triggered. The steering now pulls to the left and there is tire squeel even on gradual right hand turns. Read details...