Brake Light On problems of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid - part 2

I was driving approximately 40 miles per hour, approaching a red light and busy intersection. I applied brakes (via pedal) as usual, but had no braking power / corresponding slowdown. I had to jam my foot to the floor and cover the emergency brake in case I needed it, and thankfully I was the first car at the light so there was no accident. The rest of the drive, it took at least 5 times longer/more distance to slow the vehicle to a stop than normal and at the same moment I lost braking power, a chime sounded & both the abs and brake(s) light on the dash lit up; message center read "service brakes soon". I just had the veh in for its 40k mile service 2 days ago & it had nothing wrong with it--brakes were all listed as top condition. Now I'm absolutely terrified to drive the vehicle, unsure when this condition will recur (the lights reset & and I checked today--the brakes are working again, for now. ) when the condition occurs, braking is an odd slow pulsing, like a slowed down version of an emergency abs stop ("pumping the brakes" feeling. ) I've never had brake problems until this incident. When I turned the car off and restarted it, the abs & brake lights cleared and, for now at least, the brakes *seem* to be working but I can't chance it. Getting it towed for service.

Red brake light and service brake system light a constant problem that has not been fixed. I have had this problem since may 2010 and it is now August 2010 and it is still not fixed. We own a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. We have had new brakes, a new wire harness, some other tip replaced, and a sensor replaced. We have even had a Ford engineer look at it. I have been concerned about having an accident because I have two small children. The vehiclenly has 58,000 miles and I believe that the problem is the abs module. But the abs module should not be going out at 58,000 miles. This problem has been very frustrating.

Brake system on 2006 Ford hybrid escape. Replaced brakes at reputable shop near home 11/17/09 as abs light was on and 55,000 miles on car. Shop informed me abs light still on so they put car on computer and found it to be the sensor on the brake axle. They unfortunately could not help me as Ford does not allow access to necessary components to fix system until car is 5 yrs. Old and was told they tried to put a new static ring on and it might work. If light comes on again take to dealer. 2 wks later abs light on as well as red brake light so took car to willowbrook Ford dealer. They informed me the part to replace is $4300 without labor. This seems criminal for a part to cost that much as the car is only a 2006. I haven't even finished paying for the car. They told me I should of gotten the extended warranty and I told them they should make a better product. I expect a new car to last longer than 3 yrs. As it stands today they are trying to disconnect the abs system but I am not sure of the safety of the car. If they cannot do that I will be forced to pay the price for this outrageous part. Are there any other complaints about the safety of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?.

I started the car, and the abs and brake warning lights came on. However, the brakes seemed to function normally. After I drove 1/4 mile, I approached a traffic light, and the brakes did not work. I was able to stop by getting onto the shoulder and pressing the brake to the floor. It took about 100 yards to stop starting at 35 mph. When I restarted the car, the brakes appeared to work, and I drove slowly to my destination. When leaving the destination, I had the same problem, but I realized that the brakes did not work while in the parking lot. After restarting the car twice, the brakes worked, and I was able to drive it to the dealer. The brake warning light came on while driving, but the brakes seemed to work.

While driving on the highway, brake and abs warning lights came on dash and brakes failed. Could only get minor stopping power when brakes depressed all the way to the floor. Managed to stop without crash. When car was turned off and restarted, the lights were off and the brakes functioned okay. Dealer claimed they could find no evidence of a problem because the restart of the car cleared the error log. Exact problem reappeared 2 weeks later. Brake and abs light came on dash, brakes would not stop vehicle except very minor braking power when depressed all the way to the floor. This time, drove car to nearby dealer without turning off and demanded that they drive it to witness problem. Again, they insisted there was no problem until they actually drove the vehicle. Replaced master brake cylinder and bled brakes 3 times before brakes passed test.

In 12/2006, my Ford Escape Hybrid began malfunctioning. I would get a "service brake system" message and the emergency brake light would appear. I brought it in to champion Ford in boulder, CO 3 times. The first 2 times they refused to acknowledge the problem. The 3rd time they acknowledged the problem after I gave them information from the internet and the TSB. With cooperation from Ford service they performed a ground/harness replacement. Champion Ford then went out of business. Over the next 4 years, I brought my car to sill-terhar Ford in broomfield, CO for the same issue and additional 6 times, where they performed the same service (replace ground/harness). Now, they are saying the fix requires a new abs module ($4,000). Through my own research, I have discovered that this problem is rampant with other owners losing their brakes. I never lost my brakes, but after discussing this with my current Ford service rep, he suggests that my problem could result in "improper" braking behavior, which means I've been driving an unsafe vehicle for 4 years based on Ford's service recommendation for my problem. Ford is refusing to accept responsibility for my problem, even though when my problem started, I was under warranty.

Normal city driving initiated failure of brakes to have pressure. Immediately brake and abs lights illuminated. Brakes may be applied, but release after application. Initially, when brought into Ford dealership 11 days ago, problem was diagnosed to be electronic, but after replacement of electronic control system for brakes, the pressure fails to resume.

Brake warning light and service brake system message frequently displayed on instrument panel (more than a dozen occurrences over 12 months). Owners manual describes this as a dangerous condition. Four attempts by Ford service to correct and are unable to determine cause because codes are erased when vehicle is turned off(?).