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Ford Escape Hybrid Brake Problems

179 messages,  Last post on Oct 11, 2012 at 8:32 AM

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#166 of 179 Used ABS Module? by patrick100

Jan 26, 2012 (10:07 pm)

I also have a failed ABS system...just had the ground wire and battery replaced and a day later got the service brake message. Searching Google I found a couple used for sale for around $200. The description says:
 
ABS Control Module/Pump
Assm; Hybrid, 4WD
Fits: 2006 Ford Escape
assembly; Hybrid, 4WD
 
I checked Motorcraft website that shows the price at $3125. The dealer quoted 3,700 plus 400 to install.
 
Can a used one work?
What prices are you being quoted for the part?
 
I plan on selling this car within the month. Dont really want to put a lot more into this POS.
 
thanks!

#167 of 179 Re: Used ABS Module? [patrick100] by wwest

Jan 27, 2012 (10:52 am)

Replying to: patrick100 (Jan 26, 2012 10:07 pm)
Sequence of events does not lead me to the belief that something has HARD failed.
 
Look to "what changed"....

#168 of 179 Re: Used ABS Module? [patrick100] by dsteak

Jan 27, 2012 (11:15 am)

Replying to: patrick100 (Jan 26, 2012 10:07 pm)
i would also be interested in replacing this with a used one and selling the car. i have had this same problem for 5 years now.

#169 of 179 Re: Used ABS Module? [dsteak] by patrick100

Jan 27, 2012 (2:12 pm)

Replying to: dsteak (Jan 27, 2012 11:15 am)
I saw a post somewhere where someone had bought a used one, had their mechanic install it and when they took it to the Dealer to get the lines bleed (you need special equipment) they said they couldn't program it. Might be pretty risky to go used.

#170 of 179 Re: 2005 FEH brake issue: locked then codes :( [dsteak] by thowley

Aug 15, 2012 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: dsteak (Nov 30, 2011 9:24 am)
2nd year in a row our brakes have failed in our 2010 Hybrid. Brakes failing on a vehicle 1 time is 1 too many. Our teenager drives this car and I can't imagine this new driver being in the car when this has happened. I will not stop until this known problem is fixed. I cannot believe no one has been hurt yet in this vehicle or that Ford is willing to risk this.
I have started the escalation process.

#171 of 179 Check Brake System Alert by Chuckles37

Sep 17, 2012 (1:51 pm)

FEH 09, 44K miles. Wife driving, red brake light, chimes and check brake system comes on, brake petal to the floor, gets the FEH to stop. Luckily she is going slow in an isolated area. Calls me, I start it up, no alert or alarms. Drive slowly and carefully the 6 miles to Ford dealer, no issues on the drive. Has a code about the brake pressure sensor. Tech finds the wiring run to the connection is very tight and the connector is not fully engaged. Reroutes wiring run to get some slack, tightens everything up, code is gone, drives fine. Based on some other estimates in this forum for repair parts, the $100 fix for this problem, instead of $4K computer, was a lot easier to pay. Glad something was found.

#172 of 179 Ford Escape Hybrid Brake Problems by alandeane

Oct 02, 2012 (11:58 am)

I've got a 2009 Escape Hybrid with 76K miles on it. I've experienced braking problems when traveling down very steep grades (i.e. Mt. Whitney portal to valley, etc..., 10+% downgrades). Specifically, the vehicle shakes severely and the regenerative power/battery meter doesn't indicate that it's being regenerated, as it normally does when the brakes are applied. This happened the summer of 2011, than again this past summer, each time only once, while traveling down severe grades. I had the transmission in low to help keep my speed down to minimize the braking. The shaking would typically occur while braking at 40-50 mph +/-. This has not happened in any other situations, and the brakes appear to be working well at all other times. Any thoughts?

#173 of 179 Re: Ford Escape Hybrid Brake Problems [alandeane] by wwest

Oct 02, 2012 (5:46 pm)

Replying to: alandeane (Oct 02, 2012 11:58 am)
"....transmission in "low"...."
 
"B" mode also?

#174 of 179 Re: Ford Escape Hybrid Brake Problems [alandeane] by stevedebi

Oct 09, 2012 (3:27 pm)

Replying to: alandeane (Oct 02, 2012 11:58 am)
"I've got a 2009 Escape Hybrid with 76K miles on it. I've experienced braking problems when traveling down very steep grades (i.e. Mt. Whitney portal to valley, etc..., 10+% downgrades). Specifically, the vehicle shakes severely and the regenerative power/battery meter doesn't indicate that it's being regenerated, as it normally does when the brakes are applied. This happened the summer of 2011, than again this past summer, each time only once, while traveling down severe grades. I had the transmission in low to help keep my speed down to minimize the braking. The shaking would typically occur while braking at 40-50 mph +/-. This has not happened in any other situations, and the brakes appear to be working well at all other times. Any thoughts? "
 
I don't know about "severe" shaking, but if you are in "L" going down hill, the battery will max out at about 66% SOC. After that point, the FEH will use the engine to brake, which can be pretty loud. Next time, shift back to "D" and see if the shaking goes away. But on my 2008, the only thing that happens is I hear the engine. If there is shaking, something may be wrong under the hood.

#175 of 179 Re: Ford Escape Hybrid Brake Problems [stevedebi] by wwest

Oct 10, 2012 (8:53 am)

Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 09, 2012 3:27 pm)
Might be the EBD, Electronic Braking Distrbution. The system tries to "balance" braking front vs rear. I most notice it activating on a slight downhill with wet roadbed, feels like cross multiple railroad tracks.

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