Table 1 shows eleven common service brakes related problems of the 2014 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (four problems).
My vehicle had no warning lamps, messages or any other symptoms before driving that day. Vehicle was well maintained. Driving on a rural straight paved road that is in excellent condition, at approximately 55 miles per hour, smoke suddenly came through the dash top (defroster along windshield) and Read details...
At around 40k miles I started to notice pulsating when I apply the brakes. More pulsating the harder brakes are applied. At slower speed, near stopping I can hear clicking souind as well in the brakes. At 45k miles the rear brakes and "warped" rotors were replaced by the dealer. Read details...
The vehicle brakes had been making a grinding noise, specifically while backing up. After a trip to the dealer they stated there were no issues. A few month later (at night) the vehicles brakes became grabby, grinding, and squealing, causing the abs system to activate thinking the vehicle tires Read details...