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#78 of 128 2007 HYBRID ESCAPE BRAKE ISSUES by michelem1

May 22, 2010 (9:33 pm)

I have an all wheel drive 2007 Ford Hybrid Escape.
At 36, 600 miles the master cylinder went out. Brakes squishy, would not hold until pressed almost to the floor, very scary. Some surging and acceleration preceeded this problem. I took it in to the dealer, they said the computer said it was the master cylinder, which they replaced to the tune of $1,800. The car was just off warranty.
This sucks. I am dubious about Ford escaping liability for replacement of that cylinder and braking.
Here is my question: HOW LONG SHOULD A MASTER CYLINDER LAST?
I live in Seattle, WA., if that makes it different from South Dakota. Hilly, but not exactly like San Francisco, and in the normal course of driving my routes are pretty flat. Any info about similar issues with your Ford Escape and any basic car knowledge about how long a master cylinder should last would be very helpful! Thanks.
Michele

#79 of 128 Re: ABS and traction control light [jvdx02] by rebbru

Sep 07, 2010 (10:12 am)

Replying to: jvdx02 (Apr 01, 2010 5:08 am)
We just had the traction control light show up on our 2010 Ford Escape limited. Car only has 5,000 miles. We tried to turn off the light with the manual override button...nothing. Thank goodness we immediately took the car in for service the next day. When the mechanic at the dealer took if for a test drive, the wheels on the right side locked up, car lost control - no joke. They had to replace a few sensory modules: AIr Bag Restraint system module, and the restriant control module. Not sure what those mean, but don't mess around if if that light goes on and won't turn off. Apparently it was so bad when it happened, it freaked the mechanic out pretty bad. Thank god we weren't in the car with the family!
Hope this helps!

#80 of 128 brake line by jmeising

Sep 07, 2010 (10:34 am)

has anybody had trouble separating the rubber to metal brake line connection on a 2005 ford escape/mazda tribute? the front passenger side line blew, so we removed the line from the caliper, removed the spring and loosened the strut bolt to release the line, then removed the spring and loosened the rubber to metal line fitting, but we can not separate them, any tricks? or maybe we missed a step? any feedback would be appreciated. thanks 2.3l, auto, fwd, 105k

#81 of 128 Re: brake line [jmeising] by davicho

Sep 07, 2010 (11:17 am)

Replying to: jmeising (Sep 07, 2010 10:34 am)
You should just be able to pull off brake line after removing the horse shoe locking clip. Perhaps a few twists to break the seal between the rubber hose and the metal line.

#82 of 128 Re: ABS and traction control light [rebbru] by irishgixxer

Sep 07, 2010 (4:05 pm)

Replying to: rebbru (Sep 07, 2010 10:12 am)
Good to hear this happened to a dealer as my brakes failed (only had 30% braking power) about 5 times already over 60k miles when the traction control light unexpectactly come on. Had it to the dealers twice and they where unable to find a faulty component. Sounds like in desperation they replaced a lot of stuff and also didn't find the true problem that causes this failure.
 
FORD suck not being able to pin point the failure and letting consumers drive these vehicles, talk about Toyota having issues!
 
Good luck, I hope yours doesn't re occur like mine. I am lucky as mine is a company car and we change 65k, 1k more to go whoo hoo!

#83 of 128 Re: 2007 HYBRID ESCAPE BRAKE ISSUES [michelem1] by exfordguy

Oct 28, 2010 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: michelem1 (May 22, 2010 9:33 pm)
$1,200 is a lot of money, but it could be worse.
 
I have a 2006 Escape Hybrid with 101,000 miles. The ABS Hydraulic Control Unit went out. OK, 101,000 miles. I can see something going out. The dealer said the replacement part was $4,500 plus 4 hours of labor for installation. I paid $29,000 for the car. If you back out transportation, Dealer profits and overhead costs and Ford profits, SG&A, advertising, etc, I can't imagine the direct material cost on the car when sold was more than $20,000. And this one stinking part - which can only be bought from Ford - is $4,500. It's criminal what they charge. So, sorry about the Master Cylinder, but it could have been worse.
 
At least I received a nice form letter reply from Ford when I complained about a part costing $4,500 though. I mean, no money or recognition that they were screwing their customers, but a nice form letter nonetheless.

#84 of 128 Re: brakes [obie1946] by m0582

Nov 02, 2010 (6:40 pm)

Replying to: obie1946 (Feb 04, 2007 11:45 pm)
I'm having the same problem with my 2002 Escape
did the master cylinder fix your problem?
 
I have put 2 master cylinders, front calipers, front flex lines, front pads and rotors, rear wheel cylinders and rear shoes and I'm STILL having this problem. tha car will have good brakes for a couple of weeks and then one day i go to stop and the pedal goes right to the floor just like i blew a line. i come home crack the bleeder screw on the left front caliper get some air out and i'm good to go for a couple more weeks. the funny part is the brake fluid never goes down. even when i loose the brakes the level is still right on full.
 
if someone can help please send advice, before i drive this thing to the scrap yard!

#85 of 128 Emergency brake failed . . . . . ? ? ? by kk35513

Nov 23, 2010 (2:39 pm)

Today, my daughter's 2003 Ford Escape rolled out of it's parking stall and came to rest on the vehicle parked behind it. About a month ago, my boyfriend raised concern over the "ease" by which the E-brake applies. (Feels like no resistance when you engage it) I mentioned it to a mechanic who said he didn't think there was any issue with this..... hmmmm OK - I think there is!
I searched and don't see any recalls. Does anyone have any info on this and is there a way to correct it on my own?
The emergency brake was pulled all the way up (Between the seat brake) and the manual transmission appeared to be in 1st gear at the time. (When I checked, I had to move the stick-shift down slightly before it "popped" into neutral but, I'm guessing it must not have been completely in 1st gear.....either that, or it had popped out ? ??) Who know's - probably operator error there but, the E-brake clearly didn't perform it's job. Especially being the grade was so slight. Thank God, nobody was hurt! and, lucky for me.... no damage to either car.

#86 of 128 Re: Emergency brake failed . . . . . ? ? ? [kk35513] by davicho

Nov 23, 2010 (4:27 pm)

Replying to: kk35513 (Nov 23, 2010 2:39 pm)
First off I think you need a new mechanic!
 
Lastly, you need the new mechanic to adjust your rear shoes. Your e-brake handle should have resistance and only go up about 1/4 of the way up.
 
Good luck!

#87 of 128 Re: brakes [m0582] by auttielynn

Jan 12, 2011 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: m0582 (Nov 02, 2010 6:40 pm)
Did anything ever happen with your car? The same thing happened to us last night. My husband crashed into a pole to stop the car. He and my four year old daughter are okay. The car is now totalled, going to the scrap yard, and I want answers as to this phantom problem. There was a recall in 2008 on the ABS sensor. I took the car in. They gave the car the green light. I am having trouble digesting this, because the problem seems as if it were cased by the ABS sensor going out.
 
I am grateful the only injury was caused to the pole he crashed into. The air bags did not go off either.

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