Table 1 shows two common air brake related problems of the 2013 Ford Escape.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Brake Abs Warning Light problems | |
| Air Brake Antilock problems |
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist after the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with abs failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that her daughter related to her that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle started independently braking without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact’s daughter stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear driver’s side wheel speed sensor and abs sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.