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I purchased my 2008 FEH , new April 2007. I had read about brake lights, and brake problems in this forum, and thought probably a rare thing. Now in the last two months, it has happened to me. The ABS light and the check brake light would come on. After shutdown and re start it would be off, but then in a few moments come back on. A visit to the dealer, resulted in rebooting the computer. Next day same problem, dealer replaced some module(?), O.K. for a few days, then the lights again. Up to this point I still have had brakes, just with a different feeling when this happens. So again, back to the dealer. At this point, the "tech" called Detroit to consult with the engineers, they recommended replacing the master brake cylinder. In all of my 65 years of driving, only one of many, many vehicle had a master cylinder problem. They told me I could drive the vehicle over the weekend, until the master cylinder came in. I did. The m.c. was replaced, everything was fine, and then about two weeks later the same problem again, and again they replaced the m.c. called me and said, sorry that one had the same problem, an they replaced it again. Success, I have had it for a day, and it still works. Does Ford have a problem? I know, I have. So far, this has been covered by the 36/36 warranty, but my dealer tells me that when that's up, too bad. I like my dealer, he has provided me a vehicle to drive, if they need to keep mine longer than a day. I like my FEH, it's my 3rd Escape, and the nicest. Will I buy another FORD ? If this problem is not resolved, and if it starts costing me money. NO ! The least Ford should do is to extend the warranty on that issue until the problem is solved. Ken in Sun City West, Az. 
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Replying to: kengreen (Mar 20, 2009 9:05 am) |
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I have an '08 (bought in '07) - master cylinder completely failed after 750 miles - was replaced and no problems for almost 1.5 years, but I have periodically heard metallic sounds coming from the brakes. At first it would happen when coming out of the mountains or immediately afterward while the brakes were still hot (sounded like sand in the brakes ~16k miles) but went away and didn't repeat. Left the car to sit for ~2 months and noticed a little tarnish (could have been rust) on the exposed brake surface. Started driving again (tarnish vanished, ~20k miles) and after a month or so metallic noise (like the crappy brakes on my '93 camry) started intermittently happening sometimes when I brake and sometimes when I am just going slowly or turning (car doesn't have to be hot, 20.5kmi). Very loud sound. Wasn't repeating when I dropped it in the shop. 2 questions. 1) Are brakes supposed to rust? The old Camry's never did. 2) Anyone worked on this problem or experienced it? Any advice? |
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I just bought a 2006 FEH 2WD with 45,000 miles on it. When I got the car, it made a light whistling sound when applying the brakes and sometimes when the car is in electric mode and you are driving. I was looking over this forum and I have seen people with a similar complaint. The car is certified pre owned for 100k but it is only the powertran. Right now I have 25 days till the premium part of the plain runs out so I like to get it checked out and I do not want to spend the first 100 dollars again for the dealer to tell me that it is normal when it is not. From looking over your forum I tried braking in neutral and I do not get the whistle so I believe it is something in the regen braking system. The service manager tells me everyone has a low whistle and I am probably hearing the pumps. Any opinions wouls help, thanks Marc
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Replying to: marcuscrv (Jun 03, 2009 10:03 am) I am the original owner of a 2006 Escape with now 16,000 miles driven. From the onset, I've noticed a low whistle noise when driving - coming from the front of the vehicle. I kinda thought it was the brakes. What the service manager is telling you sounds right. Whether this condition is normal is for this forum to reply back. I'm still in the warranty period . Here's one for you. How do you like the ride with your Escape. I 'm keeping the tire pressure at 32 psi. Feels harsh to me when driving what I thought was like a "car" suspension. Maybe the shocks need replacement. Unless this is "normal". Ed
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Replying to: jurdean (Jun 03, 2009 2:00 pm) Marc
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Replying to: marcuscrv (Jun 16, 2009 12:26 pm) every time i hit the brakes, i wonder though. and i always think that warning light is going to come on. not much confidence to have in a $30K+ car, sadly. i have considered trading it in. |
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The saga continues...   2 weeks ago ABS light/service brake system message and brakes go mostly to the floor. Dealer finds codes 1524/1526 and replaces master cylinder ($1700). One week after repair same issue. Different dealer finds different code (they won't show me) indicating some ground harness. Because it's a different repair they won't honor the repair warranty from the other dealer. I referenced a recall notice regarding ABS module and they indicate I don't fall under the recall because it doesn't mention "hybrid" only regular Escapes. I am filing complaints with the BBB and the NHTSA and will NEVER buy another Ford. FYI...in 1989 I bought an Escort. In the first year with 15K miles the timing belt broke. Ford would not honor that as a warranty repair stating "The warranty only covers internally lubricated parts that are NOT designed for failure and that the timing belt is DESIGNED to fail". That may be, but not in 1 year or < 20K miles.
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Replying to: scalabilitydab (Jul 11, 2009 10:57 am) Anyway - in the time I've had this Escape - I got 3 service brake messages, while driving - there would be a "beep" and then this message would show up on the instrument panel. I would find a place off roadway to stop - shut off the vehicle and the message would go away. Then continue my trip. It wouldn't happen again. It's now been over 6 months since happening. No problems. Obviously there was some "short. I called the dealer. They told me to make an appointment for all day to check out. I don't have all day to have the Escape "looked" at. Never been to the dealer. Probably will happen again after the warranty period.
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