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#7 of 131 Brake problems 2005 hybrids by ganleymom Aug 30, 2005 (9:55 am)
I just got back my 2005 hybrid escape after taking it in 5 times in 2 months. The ford dealership just put in a new master cylinder and hopes this will take care of the problem. This is not my 1st problem with this car. It kept stalling when driving and they had to reprocess the computer system. When is a car a lemon?? Replies to this message: KarenS (Aug 30, 2005 10:17 am) gagrice (Aug 30, 2005 10:38 am) aubferg (Sep 04, 2005 7:31 pm)
#8 of 131 Re: Brake problems 2005 hybrids [ganleymom] by KarenS HOST Aug 30, 2005 (10:17 am)
Replying to: ganleymom (Aug 30, 2005 9:55 am) This article may be helpful for you.   Getting Some Lemon-Aid From Your Lemon Maker
#9 of 131 Re: Brake problems 2005 hybrids [ganleymom] by gagrice Aug 30, 2005 (10:38 am)
Replying to: ganleymom (Aug 30, 2005 9:55 am) When is a car a lemon??   Each state has different laws. The main thing is document every visit and keep all paper work. It is not as easy as you may think to get rid of a lemon.
#10 of 131 Re: Brake problems 2005 hybrids [ganleymom] by aubferg Sep 04, 2005 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: ganleymom (Aug 30, 2005 9:55 am) I've had my Escape Hybrid for one month as of August 30 and have experienced a high pitched squeal on two occasions, both times as I was returning home after extensive highway driving (1.5 hours and 5 hours); the squealing occurred as I was travelling more slowly (approximately 40-50km/hr) in a residential neighbourhood and was not breaking. It would seem to be heat-related and not associated with the act of braking. I have not had it into the shop yet for initial servicing so cannot comment on dealership's ability to cope with the problem.   My gas consumption is 8.0 L per 100km; how is that comparing with others real life experiences?
#11 of 131 Excellent Brakes by gpelletier Sep 12, 2006 (3:52 am)
I have had my 2007 Escape Hybrid for 2 months and have had no problems so far. In fact, I think the brakes are excellent. They saved me from a potential accident yesterday! Best of luck.
#12 of 131 Re: 2006 Escape Hybrid - Smart Junction Box Failure (door lock)? [testes] by raewyn Oct 26, 2006 (6:44 pm)
Brake Failure   Yesterday as I was driving at 40 miles an hour on a commerical strip the brake warning light on our 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid suddenly flashed at the same time that the brakes completely failed. Just missed a number of cars but was able to get into a parking lot, shift to low, and run uphill into a curb. 45 minutes later no light and the brakes were working fine. The dealer is baffled. Anyone else with experience with this. I'm wondering if it has any relation to the catasrophic brake failure of the Mercury mentioned above.   thanks Replies to this message: testes (Oct 26, 2006 8:53 pm) mcedwardsc (Nov 17, 2006 11:10 am) raewyn (Nov 18, 2006 2:41 pm) mcedwardsc (Nov 23, 2006 4:08 am) and 1 more...
#13 of 131 Re: 2006 Escape Hybrid - Smart Junction Box Failure (door lock)? [raewyn] by testes Oct 26, 2006 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: raewyn (Oct 26, 2006 6:44 pm) Hard to diagnose It could be a similar issue. My problem turned out to be a combination of the Smart Junction Box and they replaced the master cylinder as well. I have not had any recent problems. I am up to 8300 miles and doing fine. My last issue was the warning light that sporadically turned on, and it turned out to be the hydraulic system had not been properly bled. Have your mechanics reach out to the Mercury Dealership in Shrewsbury, MA service department. Tell them Tillman sent you. These guys are top of the line and they have authored service bulletins on the Hybrid from the experiences with my MMH.
#14 of 131 Brake problem by raewyn Oct 29, 2006 (11:45 am)
Thanks for the suggestion to go to the folks in MA. I real lifeline to try as two days in the mechanics here in CA are baffled. They seem to be stumped that they can't get the computer codes to reveal anything.
#15 of 131 Re: 2006 Escape Hybrid - Smart Junction Box Failure (door lock)? [raewyn] by mcedwardsc Nov 17, 2006 (11:10 am)
Replying to: raewyn (Oct 26, 2006 6:44 pm) I had the exact same problem this week in a new 2007 model with less than 2000 miles on it. Barely made it to the side of the road TOTAL brake failure. Dealer says the computer failed. Waiting on a back ordered part at this stage, but to tell you the truth, I'm not sure I want to drive the thing again. Anyone know of a recall? Or a way to bring this to Ford's attention nationall? Replies to this message: raewyn (Nov 18, 2006 2:41 pm) mcedwardsc (Nov 23, 2006 4:08 am) testes (Dec 14, 2006 11:00 am)
#16 of 131 way to complain by mschmal Nov 17, 2006 (11:54 am)
visit www.safercar.gov   Mark.

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