Brake Antilock Control Unit/module Problems of Ford Escape - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm. The service brake system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ron dupratt Ford located at 1320 north first st, dixon, CA 95620, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake hydraulic control unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

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Submission from re Ford Escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 the consumer received a recall notice in Jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished. Shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by Ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.

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2001 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 11s24 concerning danger of vehicle catching fire the consumer was informed the parts were not available. Recall # 07v156000 .

2002 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall the consumer stated he has not received any type of correspondence as to when he can have the recall performed on his vehicle. Recall # 07v156000.

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2001 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 11s24 even though the consumer received a recall notice, she was informed the parts were not available, and the dealer had no idea when they would receive them.

Received a recall notice in Feb from Ford (recall id 12v00500 - issued Jan 2012). Indicated potential problems with brake fluids leaks that could cause shorts in the abs electronics. We contacted dealer. No parts available yet. Our abs and brake indicators came on in March as described in the recall notice. Ford still said that recall shows safe to drive, just don't park in the garage due to potential fires. Last night, drove home and parked (in the driveway). Unloaded some stuff from car. . . No problems noticed. Came out of house about 15 minutes later to unload stuff from car and found it smelling of hot electrical system, and smoke coming from hood. Used hose to cool down under hood, while I found wrench and unhooked the battery. Smoke was coming from all sides under and behind engine block. Once battery disconnected the smoking stopped. Calling Ford corporate, local dealer, and insurance this morning to see what to do next.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module) and contacted the dealer to make an appointment but was advised that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned because the recall letter stated that the vehicle could possibly catch fire and the abs brake warning light could illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the abs brake warning light was illuminated in the vehicle and the time frame in which the vehicle could be repaired had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The failure and the current mileage was 195,406. Updated 5/11/12.

2002 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall after 10 years.

2001 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to recall letter received. Consumer is concerned that vehicle will catch fire the consumer stated she could smell a burning odor inside and outside of the vehicle.

Cpsc#i1220674a. 2002 Ford Escape. Consumer stated she received a letter informing here there was a safety recall 11s24 on her car. The consumer stated the recall was for a faulty abs relay. The consumer was informed the parts would not be available until late spring 2012. The consumer was advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from structures, as the defect could result in a fire even after the vehicle was turned off. Updated voq 03/15/12.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated the manufacturer told them that the parts for NHTSA recall campaign id number: 12v005000 (survive brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock: control unit module) will not be available until April and does not know if the parts will be available or not. The contact stated this was not satisfactory because the recall stated the vehicle could catch fire. The current mileage was 95,000. Updated 03/14/12.

Dear NHTSA: I received a recall notice in January 2012 for my 2002 Ford Escape. A possible electrical short could occur in the anti-lock brake system which could result in a fire. Because of this safety issue, owners were instructed to park their cars away from structures to prevent possible fire from spreading. . For the last four months Ford has been telling us that parts are unavailable and they do not know when the parts will be available. It seems that Ford has no regard for the safety of their customers. They certainly do not care about the inconvenience this is causing their customers. I have been unable to use my garage since January and have been parking my car away from structures and other vehicles. I cannot sell or trade my vehicle. Yesterday,Ford customer service told me that parts should be available by the second quarter of this year, although they cannot guarantee it. Please note, I spoke to Ford two months ago and was told parts would be available by April. I am getting the impression this is not at all a priority for Ford. Please contact Ford and find out why nothing is being done to fix this safety issue. Please feel free to contact me if you would like any additional information. Thank you. . . Updated 05/31/12 consumer states they haven't been able to park in their garage since January and their patience has run its course. Consumer had spoken to their insurance company and insurance company may not payout if car catches fire because of Ford's negligence. Updated 6/6/12.

2001 Ford Escape. Consumer requests reimbursement for abs module replacement. The consumer stated she wrote to Ford three times, in an attempt to get reimbursement for the replacement of a defective and recalled abs module. Recall #12v005000. The consumer stated Ford sent her a reimbursement check. The dispute has been resolved. Updated 11/21/12.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While driving the contact smelled smoke, and noticed that the smoke initiated under the hood. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the abs module was burned. The dealer was contacted and stated that the VIN wasn't included in recall 07v156000 service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock, control unit/module. The manufacturer will be notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,900.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The vehicle was parked and then shut off when he noticed that the wiring harness for the abs brake module was melting. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. An authorized dealer was notified and was also informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07v156000, service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module. The failure and current mileages were 96,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when he went to get in the vehicle, he smelled an odor of burning plastic. When he started the vehicle, the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle had previously been repaired according to recall 07v156000 (abs control unit module). The wiring harness connector was examing and a lubricant was injected at that time. The contact did not had no failures with the vehicle until after the repairs were performed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who identified the failure and stated that the repair expenses would have to be paid at the owners expense. The contact planned to call the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 102,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic when he as advised that the abs needed replacing. The contact stated the abs was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module). The manufacturer advised that because the vehicle was previously repaired under recall, and further repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 200,130.

Recall on 2002 Ford Escape for the anti-lock brake recall number 07v-156 I had this recall done at long Ford in eureka, mo. October 13, 2008. On August 7, 2010 the wire burnt on this and was taken to a repair shop where they had to replace the module. Ford said that they had already fulfilled their obligation and would not fix the problem. The consumer stated the vehicle started smoking. Updated ivoq 09. /08/jb.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to brake at a relatively low speed onto an entrance ramp, the brakes would not engage. The abs light also illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for repairs. The contact was able to locate NHTSA campaign id number: 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock: control unit/module) but was advised by the manufacturer that his VIN was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were approximately 150,000. Updated 11/03/10. Updated 12/14/2011 updated 03/09/11.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape XLT. The contact stated that the abs light illuminated and the abs module and wiring harness melted. Nhtsa recall campaign number 07v156000 was repaired which was related to the abs module and wiring harness. The recall could potentially cause a fire to occur. The manufacturer stated that they were aware that the dealer did not repairs the vehicle correctly; however, they would not offer any assistance with the modules that burned after the faulty repairs were completed. The failure mileage and current mileages were 162000.

My 2002 Ford Escape caught fire while I was asleep. Luckily a neighbor saw the fire and started to wet down my house and we then both attempted to put the fire out. We were not able to and had to call the fire department. I asked for an investigation and the fire marshall pointed me to Ford recall (# 07s51) of which I was not informed of. I had an appointment at the Ford dealership for my abs/brake light on.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was parked with the engine off, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated the fire started from under the hood and spread to a second vehicle. Both vehicles were destroyed by the fire. A police and fire report were filed accordingly. The contact located a NHTSA recall campaign id number 07v156000 (brakes, hydraulic: anti lock: control unit/module) that could potentially cause a fire in his vehicle and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the recall repairs were performed on the vehicle by the previous owner. The failure and current mileages were 140,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was parked he smelled an electrical burning odor. While driving he saw smoke coming from the abs unit in the engine. After exiting the vehicle it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer confirmed that abs module caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were 115,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The abs warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician stated that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. Since the vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 07v156000 ( service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock:control unit/module) he was ineligible for a free remedy. The failure mileage was 90,000.

While attending a school play, I was called outside b/c my Ford Escape was smoking from under the hood and the alarm was going off. I had been inside & the car shut off for 25 min. Before being called out. Smoke & fire was billowing from under the hood, and fire was dropping on the ground by the time the fire dept. Arrived. The hood of my vehicle had to be pried up on the sides and front in order to put out the fire. Everything inside had melted. They asked if I had noticed anything unusual about the car. It had been a little slow to start for a couple days, but seemed to run fine. I thought perhaps I needed to check the spark plugs. The fire dept. Suggested I contact Ford to check on any potential recalls. Ford motor verified that confirmed that recall #07s51 did apply to the vehicle based on my VIN#. Remembering back, earlier in the week, my abs light did come on, which I thought was unusual. But it did not stay on long, so I was not concerned. I filed a report with Ford's crc. They have submitted the report to their general council. They said to expect up to 15 business days before receiving a response on next the steps. No one was hurt, but the vehicle was declared totaled. I have a report from the fire dept. Pictures, affidavits and a personal written report. This was my only vehicle. The consumer also stated the brake light illuminated, but once she added brake fluid everything seemed fine. Updated 09/14/09.

A Ford recall notice (#07s51) had been mailed informing me of a recall to our 2002 Escape . The recall, as the letter states, had to do with dislodged wire seals that could effect the abs module. The recall notice went on to state that if left unfixed, the abs module could overheat due to the recall part and cause, in some cases, the car to catch on fire even when off. This description fit our car's problem, since our car's abs light and brake light was on unexplainable. Logically, we took our car to the dealership to have the repair done on the car. After having the repair done, we checked the car and the abs light and the brake light were still on. I confronted the service manager who had administered the repair and he assured me that they had repaired the problem to the extent that Ford had allowed them. He had told me that all he had done was change was a connector and nothing else. They had not fixed the problem; their report ended with telling me that the abs light and parking light were still on and a diagnostics was still needed. The mechanics did not only leave the problem unfixed, but were unwilling to admit that the problem was from the recall part. Incidentally, three days later after the mechanics had worked on my car, the Ford Escape caught fire while parked on the corner of cenher drive in chula vista CA. Fortunately, my spouse was not inside the car. The fireman were called to the scene in order to put out the fire and a police report was made. The fire left my car a total loss. I contacted Ford costumer service of the incident and they informed me it would take 10 business days to answer my request.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that she took her vehicle to the dealer for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 07v156000 component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module. The repair was done and now the failure has recurred. The dealer stated that to repair it again the cost would be approximately 200. 00, and they are only responsible for repairing it one time. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. The current mileage is approximately 82,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact received a recall notice and took the vehicle to a local dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The abs light illuminated intermittently. When the contact exited the vehicle, he could smell something burning, but did not see smoke. Shortly after, the abs light went out, the vehicle speed control did not work. The contact referenced the owner's manual to check which fuse needed to be replaced. He identified that the abs and cruise control shared the same fuse. Currently, everytime he replaces a fuse, it fails. The dealer informed him that his vehicle had previously been repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock:control unit/module). He was advised to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic at the dealer that performed the repair. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 110,000. Updated 02/19/10. The consumer discovered the abs and speed control were on the same fuse, and the abs module was burned out. The consumer went back to the dealer, but was told the repair was completed under the recall once. Updated 02/19/10. Updated 09/07/10.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was parked, the abs computer system began smoking . An intense electrical smell was present and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the abs, ecu module, and the hcu module were damaged. A police and fire department report was filed but there was no fire, just a lot smoke. Nhtsa campaign id number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module) was referenced. The failure mileage was 100,005. Updated 06/30/08 updated 06/30/08.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact's vehicle caught fire while parked in mexico. The contact was in the united states at the time of the fire and he received a recall notice regarding the cruise control. When he returned to mexico, he notified a Ford dealer and they were unaware of the failure. The contact was about to pay to have the vehicle repaired, but the vehicle caught fire before any repairs could be made. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 72,300. Updated 05/19/08 the recall was regarding the abs module. Before the consumer could get the vehicle fixed, it caught ton fire. The consumer stated the abs light was on before he purchased the vehicle. Updated 05/19/08.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. In June of 2007, the contact took her vehicle to a Ford dealer regarding recall number 07s51. The dealer applied electrical grease to the abs module cavity. On February 29, 2008, the vehicle caught fire under the hood near the abs module. The vehicle was damaged, but there were no injuries. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 78,500.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. When attempting to stop suddenly, the vehicle would be very difficult to stop. He stated that the vehicle spun around once while attempting to stop. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they repaired the vehicle under recall number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). Approximately two days later, the contact noticed that the brakes were still not working properly. He returned to the dealer and they would not re-inspect the vehicle, however, they stated that they would make a repair that was identical to the previous repair. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 58,000.

Brake abs failures on two 2008 Ford Escapes in 6 months.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer because the abs and brake lights were illuminated. The dealer stated that the vehicle was safe to drive until the end of the week. The vehicle caught fire that same night. The contact stated that flames rose at least 20 feet high. The fire department extinguished the fire. The front end underneath the hood was completely burnt and the engine fell to the ground. The vehicle sustained major damage. The insurance company and Ford will inspect the vehicle. The vehicle is included in NHTSA recall number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module ). The current and failure mileages were 79,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape XLT. The contact stated that the abs module was repaired in 2007; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The abs light continued to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic twice for the failure who stated that the abs module wires were corroded. The manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was repaired they would not provide any assistance since the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available. The current mileage was 107,000.