Seven problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2007 Escape Hybrid.
Abs light will randomly appear and my brakes will stop working! I took it into a mechanic and he said that I need a replacement master cylinder. The brake travel sensor is the problem and from what I've read, most people with this car have this same problem. Ford refuses to acknowledge this safety hazard. It is obviously a manufacturing problem. The problem will occur again and again while driving. Lights come on. Brakes stop working.
The car was stationary on may 7th 2016 abs warning light came on and flashed after starting vehicle. My daughter took to Ford dealer in maryville TN they said needs complete braking system replaced at a cost of $4,349. 08. Considering I had the Ford dealer in madison, OH check vehicle from top to bottom (safety check) in Jan. 2016 they replaced the front rotors & brake shoes and deemed everything else in perfect condition. Anyway car was taken to a dealer in carey nc they said needs complete braking system replaced at a cost of $4,800. After researching I have found (hundreds) of people in my situation describing exactly the same issues! shame on Ford for not allowing a recall! I cant afford the pricey repairs and can't afford another car! so sorry I replaced a Honda civic with 239,000 miles with this hunk of junk Escape Hybrid!!!! this is a huge safety issue that can have a terrible outcome.
As I was driving down the road, the abs and 4x4 lights started going off, with the abs engaging erratically with no apparent reason due to climate or terrain. I called Ford dealer and they said either the axle or the brake hub would have to be replaced, at the expenses of hundreds of dollars just for the part, and likely hundreds more for labor! I then go online, however, a see a litany of complaints for the Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury mariner spanning over the course of a decade - all with the exact same description of what I experienced. All the testimonials pointed towards a the faulty design of the tone ring that is used by the abs to gage driving conditions. Apparently, after a few years of driving, it tends to snap! this 5$ - $15 dollar part is then used for and an excuses for a repair that may spill over into thousands of dollars, while not to mention, endangering the driver and passengers of said vehicles. When I asked the dealer if they'd replace only the tone ring, they said they do not stock the tone ring only, but they do stock the brake hub and axle. This is obviously a dangerous manufacturing flaw, one that could put the safety of the driver at risk. I would hope the dot would strongly encourage Ford to correct this calamity by replacing the poorly designed tone ring with something durable, to better reflect the quality of product we'd like to expect from Ford, not to mention a general sense of concern for our wellbeing.
I was leaving the parking lot at my office and "service brake system" "service 4x4" and abs light all come on. It appears to be split tone ring - a well known issue with Ford Escape Hybrid if you search with google.
While driving the "service brake system" light came on. Abs light also came on and the brake pedal did not respond normally and car pulled hard to the left when braking. When can was turned off and back on the abs light was off but the problem has recurred 2 more times. Car was taken to the dealership and was diagnosed with faulty master brake cylinder sensor.
Brakes serviced on 07/12/10 certified ok. Abs light on 07/21/10. Sheehy Ford; springfield, va service manager states, "not our fault your fault!" SUV has extended service warranty and vip member. Brakes certified as safe are unsafe.
I own a 07 Ford escape with 30,000 mile on it. Last week the abs brake system engaging when there is no need for it to. When stopping the vehicle on Jan. 28 2010 the vehicle began to buck badly. After stopping again at the next stop it bucked once more, as I drove off the abs light came on and the message center list both "service brake system" and service 4x4 system" I took the car to the dealership on Jan 29 and was told that the abs system tone ring for the left front wheel was defective and needed to be replace (cost $325. 00) I have found on the internet that this seem to be a common replacement part on Ford and Mercury of this model and year. I feel this is a problem that Ford should be recalling. (the dealership kept the old part).