Brake Fluid Problems of Ford Escape

Ford Escape owners have reported 2 problems related to brake fluid (under the service brakes 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 Brake Fluid problem of the 2002 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 04/21/2004

Brake "idiot" light on dashboard lit. . Out of brake fluid. . Dealer stated defective brake fluid reservoir cap - replaced - questioned why it was out of fluid when the fluids were supposed to have been "checked and topped off" at last oil change 3k miles previously - (I had also reported grinding brakes noise at that oil change which I was told was just due to excessive brake dust buildup. . ).

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2 Brake Fluid problem of the 2001 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 09/04/2003

Dangerous situation regarding 2001 Ford Escape. The consumers brake fluid system was contaminated. The dealer was notified to have repairs made. The consumer noticed the brake pedal was continuously getting lower to the floor and stopping became increasingly difficult. The vehicle also had a power steering leak.

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