10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,968 miles

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problem #4

Feb 252004

Escape 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,870 miles
Brake pedal hisses and squeaks when released. To stop high-pitched hissing sound, the pedal must be lightly tapped. Results in extensive damage to brake system. Brake pads, rotors, and power brake booster need replacing. Potential safety issue!

- Austin, TX, USA

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problem #3

Oct 212003

Escape 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
Upon driving downhill car disengaged.lost power steering and brakes.anual brakes and steering also failed.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 222001

Escape

  • miles
Engine stalled while going downhill, power brakes and steering went out so very hard to control on an incline. Seems to be a common problem with the exact same situations with this vehicle.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

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problem #1

Apr 022001

Escape

  • miles
Engine shut off while driving down a hill has happened to me four times this week. Causes loss of power-assisted brakes and steering. Vehicle put in dealer shop on 4/6/2001. No repairs made because dealer could not duplicate the problem in the shop.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

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