Four problems related to brake light on 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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape hybrid. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, when the check brake system, traction control and emergency brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated continued to drive to his destination. The contact stated when restarting his ignition, when he had to depress the brake to floor and had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed independent mechanic and was referred to local dealer. The vehicle was taken to local dealer nick mayer Lincoln westlake located at 24400 center ridge rd, westlake, OH 44145, (440) 835-3700, where it was diagnosed with needing master cylinder, brake booster, electronic control unit and module and abs hydraulic unit. To be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. Dp.
While driving abs, stability control and brake system lights come on and stay on. Steering feels odd. Hard/easy.
When driving the traction control light, brake light, and abs light came on. These light will not go out. Taking it to a mechanic, they tell me it is the abs module. The test cost $100. To replace the module will cost $1395. Should this not be a warranted item for safety? the shop told me that the abs and traction control will not work until the module is replaced.
Braked at a light or stop sign at least 3 times when 2009 Ford Escape XLT wanted to accelerate.