Air Brake Abs Warning Light Problems of Ford Escape

Ford Escape owners have reported 11 problems related to air brake abs warning light (under the air brake category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the Escape.

1 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2020 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 12/09/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the abs and traction control warning messages had been displayed and the power steering had failed causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in each direction. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column was faulty. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failures but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 16,900.

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2 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2020 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 02/01/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a right turn, the vehicle failed to exceed 18 mph. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fuel pump, fuel rail, and the battery; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 12,000.

3 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2020 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 06/01/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle the displayed that the all-wheel drive, cruise control, collision control and hill assist where all turned off. The contact stated that while the abs warning light was illuminated the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken dealer and was diagnosed with the replacement new speed sensor. The vehicle was repaired but failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted a case was opened. The failure mileage was 29,859.

4 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2014 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 04/12/2023

The contact’s mother owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received recall notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for the recall repair and while accelerated at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to display an accurate reading and remained at 0. All the warning lights started to flash. The contact then stated that the electrical system started to malfunction, and all the warning lights then remained illuminated. The contact stated that he veered the vehicle off the road to park the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was placed on a diagnostic machine. The contact was then informed by the mechanic that the diagnostic indicated that everything was faulty and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock braking system, abs module and the battery voltage failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not yet been repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

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5 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2011 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 11/01/2022

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape hybrid. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the abs and traction control warning lights had illuminated. Also, while attempting to stop the brake pedal had extended to the floor causing the stopping distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.

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6 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 06/09/2022

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.

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7 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2007 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 06/01/2021

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape hybrid. The contact stated that an abnormal, grinding noise would emit from vehicle upon depression of the brake pedal. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for repair. The contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced; the dealer was contacted and parts were ordered for the repair. The dealer sent the parts to the independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle. Recently, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the abs warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel as the grinding noise also returned. The contact also stated that the brake pedal had begun to depress to the floorboard. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

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8 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2003 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 04/19/2012

Sudden abs failure small accident. Took abs relay out after this brakes work fine.

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9 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2003 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 07/18/2007

Urgent recall notice, I received on my 2003 Ford Escape after research on the recall vehicle, I believe this caused my daughter accident, she rolled this vehicle. I m very angry that I have followed the law in responeding to the recall notice and when I explained my concerns I was told someone was going to conact me. This has not happen. No deaths but property damage yes ( paying for avehical) I have sitting in my back yard that I m still paying for. Bring a single mother, this hardship, I paid 14,000. 00 and it only has 60 thousand miles. I have pictures of the accident and I will have this vehicle checked out myself and talk to an attorney. Now if you can help me on what I should do next, I would be thankful .

10 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2001 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 12/12/2003

I have a 2001 Ford Escape. Abs sensores got mud in them failed and burnt out. I have replaced 4 abs sensorse in 5 month period. I was told because of mud getting in them. Dealer ship and Ford customoer service tell me to wash sensors off when ever I drive through the mud. I live on a dirt road. So I would half to crawl under the car and wash all sensorse every day. I get in my car in the morning to take the kids to the school bus half way there the abs warning light goes on. When I get home if I crawl under the car and wash out sensores the light will go off. Then later in the day when I go to pick up the kids the same thing happens. If I wash the sensores everytime I go through the mud abs breaks will work untill I get mud in them. If I dont wash mud out of sensores eventually they will burn out. The Ford dealership and Ford customer service said this is normal maintanace. I cant believe they would consider that normal. I have spent most of the time I have owned this SUV driving it with out abs breaks. I think they should fix this design problem, before I get into an acident with out the use of my abs brakes. I want problem fixed before I have an accident with no abs brakes. They blame the problem on me for not keeping it clean. I cant wash it everytime I use it and I shouldn't half to if they would redesign it.

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11 Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem of the 2002 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 02/15/2003

After 20,000 miles abs sensor light stays on intermittently. Dealer notified.

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