Parking Brake Problems of Ford Escort

Ford Escort owners have reported 7 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 conventional parking brake (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Ford Escort


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Ford Escort

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

While vehicle was parked in an uphill position with emergency brake on, vehicle rolled down the hill and hit a tree.   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

I was sold a 1998 Ford Escort zx2 for 800 dollars, from but behind a local dealership. The dealership did the notary, and they were the ones who signed off on the car and gave me a hand written receipt with someone else's name on it.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Indicator Light problem

The brake light illuminated on the dash board.   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

Brakes failed. Pedal went to the floor, resulting in an accident. Dealership mechanic said the problem was due to the emergency brake driveline.   Read details...




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