Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2007 Ford Escape

My wife approached a stop sign at 15 mph, the brake pedal went to the floor, the vehicle was not stopping when brakes applied. She thought the accelerator was stuck. She managed to return home. I inspected the car and found the front right brake hose ruptured, the brake reservoir drained to the separating partition. The failed hose had ruptured at the strut attach bracket, obviously a flex point. There were other failure points in the hose rubber coating visible. I replaced the hose and inspected the front left hose. Same failure pattern, very early leakage noted at the body hardline connection and the strut attach bracket. I replaced that hose as well. Rear hoses appeared completely intact and no issues noted. 71,600 miles on the vehicle. This is a serious common issue across the Ford Escape line which is also sold as the Mazda tribute. . Read more...