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#59 of 128 2002 ford escape brake problem by tlg144

Mar 11, 2010 (10:51 am)

My ford escape has 92,000 mi on it. Today I pressed down on the brake pedal and it went all the way to the floor. The brake light was on and I filled the brake resevoir up. It was low. Light went out but still had the problem. The car would stop, but you had to push it all the way down. I figuring it has something to do with the power brake booster maybe. Any help appreciated.

#60 of 128 Re: 2002 ford escape brake problem [tlg144] by vg33e power

Mar 11, 2010 (12:03 pm)

Replying to: tlg144 (Mar 11, 2010 10:51 am)
Have you had your brake pads checked? Usually low brake fluid and light on means that the fluid is low because your pads are very worn, thus the piston in the caliper is extended. Never add fluid to reservoir unless it is to top it off "after" brake pads have been replaced or to flush out brake system. If the low fuid light is on your vehicle is trying to warn you that attention is needed to the brake system. Have your pads and entire brake system inspected or serviced, your life depends on stopping in time.

#61 of 128 2008 Escape grinding noise when TC activates by dansanddogs

Mar 11, 2010 (5:02 pm)

Replying to: vg33e power (Mar 11, 2010 12:03 pm)
I've noticed in the recent snowfalls that when my Escape is starting to skid and traction control system activates it makes a really harsh noise....does everyone have that god-awful grinding sound?

#62 of 128 Re: 2008 Escape grinding noise when TC activates [dansanddogs] by vg33e power

Mar 11, 2010 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: dansanddogs (Mar 11, 2010 5:02 pm)
That is the ABS pump doing what its suppose to do. Pumping/Pulsating very rapidly to slow the vehicle down without locking up the wheels. Normal operation.

#65 of 128 05 Escape Brakes Shuddering and ABS light is on by dmeece

Mar 22, 2010 (2:55 pm)

I have an 05 Escape FWD and my ABS light has been on for s couple of weeks now. I get severe shuddering in the brakes every time I brake. I know that the ABS system is "thinking" that it needs to kick in and pulsating the pads to help me stop. The problem is I am just barely moving when it happens. Of course this occurs only when the light is off which is when I first get going from a stop. Once I get moving the ABS light comes on and the shuddering stops happening. I am assuming that there is a sensor that is going out that is causing this. I removed the fuse to drive without that occurring but once on the road I found that fuse also controls my mileage and speedometer.
 
I was wondering if anyone knew how much this may cost me to fix?
 
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks,
Doug

#66 of 128 Re: 05 Escape Brakes Shuddering and ABS light is on [dmeece] by irishgixxer

Mar 22, 2010 (3:18 pm)

Replying to: dmeece (Mar 22, 2010 2:55 pm)
Good luck on finding the root cause!!! I have brought my Escape back to the delaers 4 times over the last 3 years and each time "no fault found", it again happened on Saturday past. I pulled over, turned off and on the ignition and the problem went away. This even reset the warning light.

#67 of 128 Stumped mechanic by mamastella

Mar 23, 2010 (7:36 pm)

My 2004 escapes breaks great if you are driving in reverse...will stop on a dime. Going forward is another story. At slow speeds (under 25mph) it stops just fine any faster there is delayed breaking. After depressing the break pedal all the way if feel vibrating and the breaks just don't seem to grab. It feels like ABS but my mechanic tells me I do not have ABS on my car. My car goes approximately 10-20 ft before it evens feels like it will stop. Had a complete break job approx. 6 months ago, still did not seem right after break in period. Went back to the mechanic who then replaced the master cylinder, no change. Waited again to see if there would be an improvement during a break in period...none.
 
I took my car back to my mechanic today, explained the continued problem, after checking the break system out completely and replacing the pads, turning the rotors, bleeding the lines, he thought I would be happy. To his disappointment I told him I noticed no change when test driving my car. He is stumped!
 
If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

#68 of 128 Re: Stumped mechanic [mamastella] by vg33e power

Mar 24, 2010 (7:25 am)

Replying to: mamastella (Mar 23, 2010 7:36 pm)
Are you sure you don't have ABS? It sounds like ABS system acting up. What is the last 8 numbers of your VIN, I will check for you if you have ABS or not for sure.

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