Ford Escort owners have reported 133 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While driving in inclement weather driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Vehicle hydro planed , and the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, smashing into a concrete barrier. Upon impact, both airbags did not deploy. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. When making a right turn at various speeds, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front end ball joints. The dealer stated that the brake pads, rotors, drums, and front wheel bearing on the passenger side needed to be replaced. Read details...
Excessive wear of front brake pads and rotors. Replacement is being done every 7,000 miles. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information. Read details...
The contact owned a 2002 Ford Escort. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The driver of the contact's vehicle and four occupants in the other vehicle were injured. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escort. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle dramatically surged forward and crashed into another vehicle. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they repaired the coil spring in the brake pedal, along with other cosmetic repairs. Read details...