Brake Abs Warning Light problems of the 2007 Ford Escape

Purchased this pre-owned with only 40k miles. It's now only at 45k miles and randomly the abs light and service brakes notification came on the dashboard. Took it to a garage and had them scan and it seems to be abs related. Still have no repaired but from reading all over forums, reddit, google searches, and more this seems to be an extremely common problem that costs a ton to repair. Ford should handle this as a recall if it is a regular issue with this make and model. How is there no class action lawsuit yet? it seems countless people are mentioning that the brakes outright failed while driving on the road or even highways. What if someone dies? this is not acceptable.

Hello, I have a 2007 Ford Escape hybrid. The car is in excellent condition inside and out except for the braking system. The braking system has been systematically hard to press the pedal since I have owned it due to being a hybrid, however, the braking system is failing as of 2 days ago. Consistent with many, many other Ford Escape hybrids, the braking system warning lights, abs warning lights and brake system service warning will sporadically engage on the vehicle. Even without the warning lights, this vehicles brakes will now fail, often dropping completely to the floor of the vehicle without warning. As the brakes are a vital component of the vehicle the failure has come during critical times, via stop signs, stop lights, stopped traffic, nearly causing serious injuries or fatalities. When the warning lights engage, the braking pedal is hard, but does fail as well. An immediate service performed at the local garage determined the car malfunctioning brake system is due to the master brake cylinder and hydraulic brake pump, connected to the hybrid system which is highly consistent with all early model Ford Escapes. Repair estimates exceed $5000-7000 usd. The braking problem with the early generation Ford Escape problems is endemic, and deserving of additional scrutiny and attention from the nthsa. These cars are deadly as set, and thankfully my family has not had an accident or death. Please give these vehicles additional scrutiny, as it is not obscure to see widespread braking malfunctions nationwide. Ford will not acknowledge the problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the brake system failed, while driving and depressing the brake pedal, it will go all the way to the floorboard. The abs warning light illuminated. The dealer or manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Aw.

The brakes failed at a stop sign and sent my daughter into traffic that was going 50 mph. Fortunately she put it in reverse and got out before an accident was caused. The abs light came on and mechanic says it will cost over $4000 to fix. After research we see that hundreds of others have had this exact problem. Hydraulic control unit is faulty and a bad design that recurs.

Abs light came on and 4 wheel drive light flashed off and on. The next day backing out of my driveway the brakes made a very bad grinding noise.

2002 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to abs recall notice. The consumer took his daughters vehicle to the dealer, after receiving a recall notice in the mail. The consumer informed the service advisor, the abs light had been coming on and going off for a while. Upon the return of the vehicle, the abs light was on continuously. The consumer returned to the service desk and reported the issue and he was informed he could leave the vehicle for diagnosis, but there would be a fee of $ 130. 00. The consumer refused and then took the vehicle to a local repair shop. The local repair shop informed the consumer, the problem they were encountering was an abs code b1676 which was a result of no electrical power to the abs module. The repair shop stated, because the light would no longer go out, that the current situation was caused by performing the work on the recall. They also explained, that the recall that was performed was to add power to the junction block to supply electricity to the abs module in such a way the vehicle would not catch fire, and that power was not being supplied to two of the wires at all. The repair shop discovered there were two incorrect splices performed at the dealer. Apparently, there were two splices that should have been made and the mechanic only put a heat-shrink tape on the connection and did not electrically connect the wires. After the repair of the two splices, the shop found that one of the two wires supplying power to the abs module still only had three volts at one of the connectors. The shop found additional recalls as well. After inspecting the harness per the recall notice, he found the insulation on some of the wires damaged and one of the wires was corroded internally causing the low voltage problem. He also noted that the inspection cover on the connector had been removed for inspection and the master cylinder cap looked newer and not the original. Additionally, when he removed the connector from the abs unit, there was no grease applied in the cavity like the recall instructed.

First, the vehicle has been regularly maintained per the normal maintenance schedule. While driving on 03/09/13, noticed the abs dash light stayed lit. The 4wd dash light also started to blink intermittently. On 03/11/13 I called the local Ford dealer and scheduled an appointment to have the problems diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a broken tone ring along with marginal brake pads. Reportedly the abs and 4wd sensors are interconnected. Reportedly, the front rotors had to be replaced because they were too pitted to be turned. Questioned the service department about service bulletins or recalls, none were list on the Escape concerning this issue. According to one of the service managers, the problem with the tone ring is not a common issue. While waiting on he repairs, I checked the internet and found that this is a common problem with repeat failures of the part. I presented this info to the service department without any relief or recourse other that I would probably have to pay to have this done again. Another note, the repairs have a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty. If the defective part has to be replaced, the warranty goes back to the original date of install. This appears to be a common problem with possible serious repercussions which is not being addressed by Ford.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 40 mph th contact heard a loud noise while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated it became difficult to brake and to steer. Also, the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer. The technicians stated the the exciter ring needed to be replaced. The technicians were unable to determine how the failure occurred. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. Ds.

I have a 2007 Ford Escape. I took it to the car was and my abs lights and 4wd lights came on. I looked online and found several complaints of tone rings (abs rings) being cracked. Sure enough my front left tone ring is cracked. I believe it happen on the conveyor at the car was. Still this is a common problem, even Ford dealers (two of them) agree. Why isn't this a recall? Ford is fixing it for $300.

For the second time in the last month I needed to bring my Ford Escape in to the service department. This time it was because my abs light came on and my 4wd drive light started flashing. The vehicle was running fine and was not making any sounds. This time the "abs sensing ring" had gone bad. I only have 22150 miles on the vehicle, drive moderate amounts, and make sure I go in for all my service visits. Thankfully this too was covered by warranty, but it is really becoming a hassle to visit the dealership so frequently. Additionally I had to have my brake pads replaced this visit.

I started my car in the morning, and drove up my street as I normally do on dry, clear pavement, hitting no bumps or potholes. As I got to the stop sign and pressed my brake pedal, the abs light came on and my 4wd light began flashing. The brakes made a grinding sound, and the brakes locked up. I now know this as the abs system activating. This has been happening for 2 days now, every time I hit the brakes in my Ford Escape. I have been told that it is a cracked tone ring by my local Ford dealer and that it is a minimum of $400. 00 to fix. I do not have that kind of money. I have been looking online about this problem and I am amazed at how many other people have the same issue! and with low mileage and through no fault of their own. I am at 52,000 on my 2007 Ford Escape (with this being 90% highway miles) this is a serious safety issue and I am appalled that there has not been a recall on this yet!!!! please help us in allowing a recall for all the people who have been effected by this. I am a single mother and I have no idea how im going to afford to have this fixed. : ( thank you for any help you may be able to provide to me and my boys!.