Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Ford Escape - part 1

On September 23, 2020, with roughly 45,000 miles the brake line on the rear driver's side burst. This appeared to have happened during driving conditions, as this problem was not an issue the previous driving occasion. This caused all the brake fluid to be expelled from the vehicle while it was being driven. There were no signs of rust when inspected by a certified technician.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that her brake hose was defective; the brake hose and brake pads replaced. The contact then stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle began to stall without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to the used dealer where she purchased the vehicle and was informed that she had a defective torque converter. The mechanic was unable to perform the repair so the vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic. After the vehicle remained in their possession for a few days, the contact called the independent mechanic and was informed that the vehicle needed a new engine. The engine was replaced; however,the contact stated that the check engine light had illuminated upon return of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where they replaced the O2 sensor. Holman Ford turnersville(3641 route 42 south, turnersville, NJ 08012) was contacted by phone and was informed that there were no active recalls on her vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact linked her failures to NHTSA campaign number: 15v606000(power train) and NHTSA campaign number: 15e045000 (suspension). The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure and the vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Jo.

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My wife approached a stop sign at 15 mph, the brake pedal went to the floor, the vehicle was not stopping when brakes applied. She thought the accelerator was stuck. She managed to return home. I inspected the car and found the front right brake hose ruptured, the brake reservoir drained to the separating partition. The failed hose had ruptured at the strut attach bracket, obviously a flex point. There were other failure points in the hose rubber coating visible. I replaced the hose and inspected the front left hose. Same failure pattern, very early leakage noted at the body hardline connection and the strut attach bracket. I replaced that hose as well. Rear hoses appeared completely intact and no issues noted. 71,600 miles on the vehicle. This is a serious common issue across the Ford Escape line which is also sold as the Mazda tribute. . Read more...

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Was heading west driving the vehicle on alameda crossing wagsworth boulevard which the state of colorado says that those are both highways they're more like city streets but highways what is doing a repaving project I personally did not see any notification of work going on as they had strip the asphalt from wadsworth and was repaving left a 6in high drop into the pavement and back up to the old pavement. What is a massive jolt that sure both front brake lines off has no brakes to stop how do you use handbrake. Got ahold of cdot and was told martin marietta was the company in charge of the repaving project was told they would not do anything about it as they said that there was warning signs posted.

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In event of main brake failure, parking brake cannot be manually engaged as a secondary braking system due to introduction of electric parking brake requiring vehicle to be stopped to engage parking brake. This could result in fatality in the event of main brake failure. (fyi. I recently had a brake hose fail on a '99 chevy pickup truck when approaching an intersection. Using the manual parking brake I was able to safely stop the vehicle and avoid a collision. This is not possible with electric parking brake the way it is implemented on 2017 Ford vehicles. ).

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Front brake line kink or compressed and would not fully release brake while driving. Brake superheated. Needed tow replaced both front brake lines.

While the vehicle was being serviced for an oil change at a national chain, being stationary, engine off, and at the service bay, the front passenger side brake hose exploded . The on site manager's professional opinion is that the cause was by customer having a prior brake leak, and/or, opening brake fluid lid and/or adding brake fluid causing a burst. And the brake line pouring brake fluid onto the bay platform. Customer indicates otherwise.

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We own a 2004 Escape. That two weeks ago caught fire due to the abs control module. We also have had brake lines go bad due to part failure twice. And the total of three alternators. Now we have spoken to Ford regarding the 01-03 fire issue. But they will not do anyrhing to consider the 04 even though in researching the actual recall it was the same issue. I woulf like to see this happen. We are selling our vehicle to the sealer sue to lack of reliability. But wanted to vet the word out on this issue. Our engine also idle and tries to pull the vehicle forward even with the brakes applied. This is due to a faulty idle air controll valve.

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Tl-the contact owns 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle emitted a clucking noise when a bump was hit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer whom performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the front suspension bar was fractured. The front suspension bar was replaced. The contact also stated that the brake lines also failed due to corrosion. The brake lines were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 125,715. Li.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was parked, the driver side brake line fractured. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger side brake line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,154.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes and the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond with out warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear brake hoses needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000. Ss.

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Lost brakes suddenly while driving; managed to control stop with parking brake. Mechanic says right front brake hose broke. He mentioned that hose lines are too short in this model and tend to crack and break, especially when wheel fully turned, stretching hose. All other brake lines are cracked and must be replaced to avoid same issue. Mechanic reports that this is a common problem in Ford Escapes and an internet search returned multiple consumer complaints about same issues, but no recall or warnings issued. I don't know what the threshold for recalls is, but my brakes went out just when I was leaving a crowded grocery store parking lot. Had my reaction time not been as quick it is quite possible someone could have been injured or killed. Thank you.

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I was backing out of my garage into my driveway, when I tried to stop there was no brake control at all. I kept accelerating down the driveway stomping on the brakes several times until I was able to stop the car briefly enough to throw the car back into park. When I exited the vehicle I noticed a puddle on my garage floor as well as all over my driver side front tire. I checked the brake fluid level and it was completely empty. I had it towed to a service garage and they diagnosed the issue as being a corroded and ruptured drivers side brake line and a passenger side brake line that was cracked in several places. I have since seen a few dozen complaints on this site regarding the same issue with my vintage Ford Escape. I cannot believe there has not been a recall on this issue. Both the tow truck driver and the service garage said they have had numerous Fords with the same issue. I'm very disappointed in Ford for not issuing a recall on something as dangerous as brake functioning. I have been a lifelong Ford buyer but now I am thinking twice about buying another one. . . . . Even though I love my Escape and was going to be purchasing another one within the next year. I hope that no one is injured or god forbid dies because of this issue. Ford owes it to their owners to perform recalls on any issue that could be dangerous or life threatening. I of course told everyone I know that owns a Ford Escape to have their brake lines checked immediately before it's too late.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that all four brake lines hose had to be replaced due to rust. The contact also stated that the alternator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 106,037.

Rubber brake hose on passenger side front ruptured causing all brake fluid to drain from system. Upon inspection it was found the driver side rear rubber brake hose was near failure. Ford service technician indicated that he had seen several failures on Ford Escapes. This failure causes the brakes to fail completely with no brake pedal response.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the driver attempted to engage the brakes but the pedal sunk to the floorboard. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that both the driver and passenger side brake lines had failed. As a result, the brake lines and hoses needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes malfunctioned and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact indicated that when pressing the brake pedal the pedal was pushed to the floorboard. The contact had to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake lines had corroded and the brake fluid had drained from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired and the defect was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and attempting to decelerate, the brake pedal became stuck to the floor board. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, who performed a brake inspection which located the front passenger¿s side brake line was fractured prematurely. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 35,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph over a road bump, a loud rattling noise was heard from the rear exterior passenger's side. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the rear shock was completely detached and the brake line had ruptured. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the shock mount and wheel house assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Had car in the shop for oil change and it was noted by the mechanic that both front brake lines are showing signs of cracking and deterioration. In danger of failing. This problem seems to be very prevalent and dangerous, why have you not instituted a recall or forced Ford motor CO. To address this issue?.

Loss of use of brakes while coming to a stop at a busy intersection. Jamming the brakes all the way to the floor brought the car to a stop, but was very slow to respond. Mechanic inspected hoses and lines and found the passenger front brake hose to be split and leaking. This was a horrifying experience as I had my young kids in the vehicle. Fortunately, I was not stopping from a faster velocity when this issue occurred. I have learned that the tight bends in the brake hose(s) on this make/model of vehicle may be a factor for his happening to various consumers, so this is worth investigating.

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The front brake line hoses blew out (r & l) while driving in the city. The parking brake was ineffective in slowing the vehicle as it was traveling down hill. With no means of slowing, the vehicle was turned into a parking lot in an attempt to get on level ground where it was more controllable and could be stopped more easily. The parking lot was not large enough to slow the vehicle and a choice had to be made to crash into a building or drive off the edge of the parking lot to another lot that was approximately 4 feet lower. The 2nd option was chosen. Once the vehicle had landed with great force, it was directed uphill where it eventually came to a stop and put into park. Unfortunately, extensive damage was done to the frame and underside of the vehicle including oil pan, exhaust system, engine mounts, radiator support frame and under body engine and transmission mounting points. I was told by the tow truck driver, the firestone auto center and found in other research that Ford Escapes are known for rubber brake line failures. I have had vehicles much older than this and have never had a rubber brake line dry rot and rupture like these. This seems to be a known issue and should be addressed before more damage is done and more people injured or worse. We were lucky. This could have been much worse. Safety issues like this need to be addressed with an immediate recall.

My drivers side brake line ruptured and left me without brakes. Luckily, it happened in my garage, so there was no accident. I inspected the other 3 brake lines and they were on the verge of rupturing. I replaced all 4 lines. I realize the parts are not covered by warranty anymore, but replacing brake lines after 7 years is much sooner than I would expect. Brake lines should not be a normal service item like spark plugs. I like my 2005 Ford Escape. I don't want to complain about it, but I need to report this dangerous incident. It appears to me there is a quality defect with the brake lines. Other Escape owners need to know about this. They need to check their brake lines and replace them if necessary. I'm afraid someone's brake line will rupture and cause an accident.

I returned home from a local trip. Parked my Ford Escape in the garage. When my son attempted to leave with the car about 15 minutes later, there was little braking power. He returned the car to the garage and we noticed a leak around the right front passenger tire. When I inspected the leak underneath the car, and had my wife pump the brakes, I saw the leak was coming from the brake line connection of rubber to metal under the wheel well. I looked online and read several accounts of the same issue, with the brake line failing on the 2005 Ford Escape. I will be having my Escape brake line issue repaired this week.

As I drove my Ford Escape 2005 down a hill the brake line on the passenger side ruptured, causing the brake fluid to leak which quickly resulted in no braking ability. I managed to stop my car by down shifting into first gear and using the emergency brake. I was not able to control the car before going through a stop sign, fortunately, no cars or pedestrians were in the way. The mechanic who fixed the problem replaced the brake line on both the driver and passenger sides, as the driver side brake line was close to rupturing, too.

Have had to replace all 4 flexible brake hoses. The rf failed on 3/15/2012 at 82553 miles, the lf failed on 11/7/2013 at 98681, the rr failed on 8/28/2014 at 111325, the lr was inspected and replaced on 8/29/2014, since a severe crack was found. In all 3 cases, the hose failures led to a total loss of braking.

The front brake hose that connects the brake line to the brake calliper on the passenger side bearst a hole in the brake hose causing the SUV to loose all brake fluid and to smash into to van infront of us. The hose broke at the top half of the hose between the brake line and the brake hose strut mount. The outer rubber brake hose coating looks to have dry rotted and the inner line then broke sometime later. The hose looks to have several other spots that also look rotted. I replaced front brake line and was bleeding the brake lines when I found the drivers side looked like it was ready to bearst at any time including several rotted spots at the upper part of the hose. I replaced both front brake lines in the front. Two days after buying the brake lines, I returned to the auto parts store to purchase parts for another truck when the salesperson told me the next day after I bought the brake lines that another person had the same problem with his Escape. The salesman was not sure of the year that Ford Escape was. I saved the brake lines for further inspection/investigation as to the reason they failed. I feel brake brake hose failure in a 05 SUV is a major safety hazzard and should be recalled before someone is killed.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12v005000 for the vehicle. The contact called her nearest dealer and was advised that the parts for the recall repair would not become available until April 2012. Prior to receiving the recall notice, the contact was traveling 10 mph when she attempted to apply the brakes but the vehicle would not respond and the brake pedal dropped to the floorboard abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the brake lines were replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The current and the failure mileages were 100,000.

Left forward rubber brake line failed. Mechanic had to rplace them all due to severe wear. Immenant failure.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the contact attempted to brake and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the rear hatch, rear passenger door and the driver side doors would not open. The contact was able to lock and unlock the doors however. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 227,691 and the failure mileage was 198,000.

The driver owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated when the driver applied pressure to the brake pedal at an unknown speed the vehicle would not stop until excessive pressure was applied to the pedal. The vehicle was driven home where the contact noticed the front passenger side brake line had fractured and the front driver side brake line was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 140,000.

Left front brake line failure. Near 100% loss of braking action. Pedal to the floor with very little stopping power. Needed to shift vehicle into low gear and neutral to be able to stop vehicle. Could not travel over 30mph, as there was not enough stopping force to bring the vehicle to a stop.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While driving 5 mph the brakes failed. The brake pedal extended to the floor without stopping the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a snow bank. There was no damaged to the contact or the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who repaired the brake hoses at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 114,120.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while braking from 65 mph, the brake pedal went to the floorboard abnormally. The contact added brake fluid to the vehicle and was able to drive home. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer where he diagnosed the failure at the brake lines and master cylinder. The dealer stated that a brake line was hitting against the power steering causing the brake line to fracture. The dealer repaired the brake line. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle warranty was expired therefore they would not assist with the repair. The failure and current mileage was 99,894. Updated 01/13/lj updated 04/04/11.