Two problems related to brake grinding noise have been reported for the 2005 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2005 Escape.
I had a 2003 Ford Escape that was 2wd. I needed 4wds so we purchased a 2004 Escape XLT based on previous good experience. What has Ford done to this previously excellent vehicle? we have two major complaints, but NHTSA does not consider four attempts to repair ac that is leaking freon into the passenger compartment worthy of a complaint. So we will address complaint #2. Vehicle brakes irradically, makes grinding noises, and brakes constantly hum. We thought this was due to being a 4wd, but after visiting your website find this to be a predominate problem on all 2005 Escapes.
When braking at a stop sign or a traffic light the brake pedal would constantly go to the floor. The vehicle is at the dealer, and the problem is still undetermined. A severe grinding noise is heard when the brakes are applied. The consumer stated that the brake pedal is getting soft when the brakes are applied. . . .