Table 1 shows two common air brake related problems of the 2007 Ford Escape.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Brake Abs Warning Light problems | |
| Air Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems |
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape hybrid. The contact stated that an abnormal, grinding noise would emit from vehicle upon depression of the brake pedal. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for repair. The contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced; the dealer was contacted and parts were ordered for the repair. The dealer sent the parts to the independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle. Recently, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the abs warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel as the grinding noise also returned. The contact also stated that the brake pedal had begun to depress to the floorboard. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 10 mph, the brakes failed with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that his wife was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway. The contact arrived at the scene and drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic discovered that both front brake lines were severely corroded and that the front passenger’s side brake line was leaking brake fluid due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.