Ford Escape owners have reported 18 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake linkage and cable (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
| Electrical Switch problems | |
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the parking brake engaged independently, and the vehicle came to a stop on the highway. The contact shifted into park(p), turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle Read details...
Approximately every 8,000 miles the parking brake on the manual transmission, inline-4, fwd loosens and must be taken to the dealer to be tightened. Thus far, this has occurred twice. While parking on a hill this is a safety concern, especially since the clutch no longer holds the vehicle in place Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 to 70 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light and the charging system service light were illuminated. Read details...
1. Used the emergency brake normaly throughout the day. 2. On 10/21/2004 the emergency brake release button fell down inside the e-brake hand grip, had to use the end of a pen to get the e-brake to release. 3. Read details...