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Re: Brake problems 2005 hybrids [ganleymom]
by aubferg
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Sep 04, 2005 (7:31 pm)
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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?
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Excellent Brakes
by gpelletier
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Sep 12, 2006 (3:52 am)
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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.
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Re: 2006 Escape Hybrid - Smart Junction Box Failure (door lock)? [testes]
by raewyn
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Oct 26, 2006 (6:44 pm)
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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
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Re: 2006 Escape Hybrid - Smart Junction Box Failure (door lock)? [raewyn]
by testes
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Oct 26, 2006 (8:53 pm)
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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.
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Brake problem
by raewyn
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Oct 29, 2006 (11:45 am)
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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.
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Re: 2006 Escape Hybrid - Smart Junction Box Failure (door lock)? [raewyn]
by mcedwardsc
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Nov 17, 2006 (11:10 am)
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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?
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way to complain
by mschmal
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Nov 17, 2006 (11:54 am)
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visit www.safercar.gov
Mark.
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Re: 2006 Escape Hybrid - Smart Junction Box Failure (door lock)? [mcedwardsc]
by raewyn
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Nov 18, 2006 (2:41 pm)
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Replying to: mcedwardsc (Nov 17, 2006 11:10 am)
Thanks so much. I'm sorry you've had the same problem but its great to know I'm not the only one. Could you tell me which part you are ordering and which dealer has your car. Perhaps my dealer here in Santa Barbara will call them and get the lowdown on this problem. I'm going to pursue the website at safergov as well to see how we get to Ford national.
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Re: 2006 Escape Hybrid - Smart Junction Box Failure (door lock)? [raewyn]
by mcedwardsc
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Nov 23, 2006 (4:08 am)
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Replying to: raewyn (Nov 18, 2006 2:41 pm)
Yes. I don't have the name of the part but they described it as the computer that controls the brakes. It was on backorder and they finally got it in, bled the brake lines, the service manager drove it for a day, everything fine. It's Lou Sobh Ford in Decatur, Ga, and the service manager is Billy. Have you approached your dealer about replacing the vehicle? I'm starting to think we will. I can't put kids in that car any more, too shaken, and get this... we got the car back yesterday after 1.5 weeks waiting on this part--- and I'm on my way to work at 6am and the brake light comes on again and the service brake light. This time, however, the brakes did not fail. But it's clear we still have a problem. I'll have to get it in there again after Thanksgiving. This is horrifying. Please feel free to email me directly if you want more info on the dealership.rr3puslinch aol.com
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Re: Ford Escape Hybrid: Brake Problems [pf_flyer]
by dsteak
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Dec 08, 2006 (2:51 pm)
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Sep 11, 2006 5:51 am)
i've had my escape for 18 months. i have the squeaking problem, but also, the other day the "service brakes" message popped up and the brake warning light came on. i took it in, and they claim there's no information in the car's computer regarding this message, so it probably didn't happen. i had the car serviced, and drove it home. the next day, the message came on again along with the warning light. when they serviced my car, they said the brakes are fine. anyone else have this issue?
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