Four problems related to abs brake fail have been reported for the 2009 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2009 Escape.
Brake pedal went to floor, no warning lights or messages for brake issues, found abs unit had failed. Ford replacement units on backorder. Had to source used abs unit. There are known recalls for other model Fords using similar abs units.
Brakes just went mushy 2 days ago. Pedal goes all the way to the floor and braking is slow and poor - very worried about driving the car and being able to stop safely. Looking online it sounds like an abs failure.
Vehicle had an abs event and after this occurred the brake pedal traveled to the floor to stop vehicle. It has twice returned to normal but no longer. I have researched this thoroughly to find this an abs module assembly failure. This unit manufactured by continental automotive systems has a documented history of the seiko zinc plated valves not seating the seals after an abs event due to corrosion and the valve remaining open. This hcu / hcu assembly are having the same reaction as documented in NHTSA recall no. 19v-904 or manufacturer recall no. 19s54 with other Ford vehicles. The only variance here is the assembly plants of hermosillo mexico and kansas city. The claim is the dot 3 fluid used is problematic but the fact that a zinc carboxylate gel is being formed in the hcu is unchanged regardless of the manufacturer. Ford has claimed only a 1% failure with the above mentioned campaign but have totally left off the same year Escape's with the identical safety issue in this campaign. I am urging the NHTSA to please look further into this matter of safety. I have tried reaching your contact person demara magruder with a phone call and email but have gotten no response back on this matter. I again urge the NHTSA to open this well documented abs module failure to be opened to the (2009)Ford Escape. This replicated event is a common happening with many Ford Escape owners on the internet. Lastly I will let you know I did contact my dealership where I purchased this vehicle new but to no avail. They said they simply could not help me with the repairs on my Escape with it's age and milage of 100k. This should not be a factor with the safety of my 18 year old daughter who was driving when this occurred! thank you, kevin feldkamp 1050 benz avenue cinti. , ohio 45238 2009 Ford Escape XLT 1fmc03g99ka43582.
Abs system failed brake pedal went floor. $2200. 00 to replace. 48172 miles. 43540 miles ft car lurched at stop. Replaced purge valve$388. 00. Axle seal leak. 38807 miles. $410. 00. Transmission went out at 16271 miles. Rebuild trans $3148 miles covered under extended warranty.