Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2023 Ford Escape.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
* August 19, 2026, while driving my 2023 Ford Escape on interstate 57 (I-57), with approximately 35,575 miles on the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly accelerated unexpectedly. I immediately attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle did not respond as expected and I could not stop it immediately. I became very frightened and started sounding the horn and turned on the hazard warning lights. I noticed that the lane immediately to my right was relatively clear, so I moved into that lane and applied the brakes again. The vehicle then responded to the brakes, allowing me to slow down and stop. I moved as far to the right as possible and stopped on the side of the road. I was extremely shaken and felt dizzy after the incident. I stopped to catch my breath and contacted my husband to tell him what had happened. During the incident, the check engine light came on and the vehicle displayed the message “powertrain malfunction / reduced power. ” I took the vehicle to a Ford dealer for inspection. The dealer diagnosed a turbocharger problem and advised that the turbocharger needs to be replaced under warranty. The vehicle was left at the dealership for repair, and I was provided with a loaner vehicle. The vehicle and the affected components are available for inspection upon request. No collision occurred, but the unexpected acceleration and the vehicle’s initial failure to respond to braking created a serious safety risk and I nearly had an accident. **.
The car started and when I went to put it in gear, turns off. Park brake limited function appeared on the dash . The car would not let me put it in gear without turning off. A month prior my dash with the speedometer was blank while driving not allowing me to see my speed . I turned the car off and on three different times. Only after sitting for several hours would the dash info reappear.
I found the brake pedal too high. I was involved in a very low speed crash. I found my right foot caught between the accelerator and break peddle . Unable to stop in time. Am checking for a video and police report at this time.
During braking the car experienced what seemed to be a glitch and lost all breaking power. Foot went to the floor and had to press and release multiple times for break power assist to come back. This happened three times within 100 mile drive.
While driving 70+ mph, I received numerous alarms about the brake system, collision avoidance, lane keeping etc. I immediately attempted to slow to pull over, but I had no brakes. The pedal went to the floor. I tried pumping the brakes and one of the rear brakes grabbed and locked up causing me to lose steering control as it jerked me into the next lane. I realized that applying and releasing the pedal rapidly was the only way I could reduce speed. However, every time I applied the pedal, the rear right brake would be the only caliper actually working. It locked the wheel causing the tire to skid with the most minimal input from my foot. I managed to get off onto the berm and skidded to a stop and the brake pedal traveled to the floor. I checked for brake fluid leaks and found the master cylinder was full, no leaks. Every system failed on this vehicle in an instant and almost caused a major collision. I was able to limp the vehicle off the road. It still locked only one rear caliper with every application of the brake pedal. It has only 10,000 miles and I purchased it new in December 2023. It has never been worked on besides an oil change. No modifications have been made. The picture attached is all of the warning lights on the dash. The vehicle is at the dealer for repairs. A complaint was made with Ford. Complaint # is, cxh02312443.