Brake Fluid Leak problems of the 2006 Ford Escape

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. While driving 35 mph, the rear passenger shock mount fractured and caused the brake hose to rupture. The contact stated that all of the brake fluid leaked out of the hose. Preston Ford in burton, ohio was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal required excessive force in order to reduce speed. The contact discovered that the rear passenger side brake line was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shock power was rusted. As a result, the frame needed to be welded with metal replacement plates. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 138,198.

Vehicle gas pedal had to be depressed fully to the floor with assistance of emergency break to bring vehicle to complete stop in light traffic at around 9:30 pm. Pulled vehicle into empty parking lot and had vehicle towed to service center (lake zurich tire & auto, inc. ) where it was left overnight. Following morning mechanic looked at vehicle and it was determined that front right brake hose failed and left front brake hose was leaking. There was very little brake fluid left. Mechanic stated that both hoses showed deterioration which was unusual for a vehicle with this mileage. He also stated that this was the 5th Escape around this model year that he has seen with this issue within the last couple of weeks. I sent a letter to Ford customer relations today requesting reimbursement of $282. 32 for the necessary repairs.