Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

While driving at approximately 20-25 miles per hour both brakes lights came on - the abs light and the brake light. When I tried the brakes, I had none. I was able to pull off the road and stop the car with the emergency brake. I shut off the car and re-started it and the brakes worked. I drove it to the nearest dealership who had the vehicle from a Friday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. They told me they replaced the solenoid valve block. When I picked up the car they could not guarantee this would not happen again. From research I have found that other escape hevs have also had a complete loss of brakes -this is a known problem. I called the dealership I purchased the vehicle from and the Ford customer relationship center. They told me someone would get in touch with me in 2-5 days. No one contacted me and after 8 days I called them back. They offered me an extended warranty. This is not acceptable: I don't feel the car is safe and I feel there is a strong likelihood this will happen again. I have no confidence in either the vehicle or Ford.

- the contact called regarding a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact was traveling at 60 mph when there was a complete brake failure. The road conditions were dry. The abs light and the brake light turned on. The contact stated that he applied great force to the brake pedal and the brakes would not stop the vehicle. He engaged the emergency brake. The vehicle fishtailed, and he had to drive into the median to avoid hitting other vehicles. The vehicle eventually stopped. The contact had the vehicle towed to his home. Updated 2/22/2007- the dealer determined that the brake module failed.