Brake Hydraulic Control Unit failed loss of braking.

- Coloma, CA, USA

Abs and master cylinder causing an unsafe braking condition hard brake pedal making it very difficult to stop the car. I replaced the entire brake system including the master cylinder assembly with pedal travel sensor attached. As recommended by Ford dealership. Then I was told that the brake system system had to be bled 2 times. Well after doing this 3 times and replacing the calipers and pads and rotors again. The same situation exists. Now I am told that this car has a different problem and a bulletin was issued by Ford stating that this is a problem with Ford Escape hybrid has to be reprogrammed to allow the master cylinder assembly to link up with the computer to rectify the issue. My car has 42000 miles on the vehicle and I is very dangerous to drive because of the unreliable braking action. Ford does not acknowledge the problem. But there are many people who have had this same issue. What can I do ? Please help me.

- Dumont, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when attempting to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear passenger side shock tower housing was fractured and punctured through the subframe. During the failure, the brake line and rear brake light wire were severed, which caused brake fluid to leak and the rear brake light to malfunction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Joliet, IL, USA

Complete brake failure. Driven home at 40 mph and the brake light and the ABS light came on and there was a beep. There were then no brakes at all. Luckily, I was able to get to the side of the road and coast to a stop. Turned off the truck and started it again and it had brakes. On this last incident, the same thing in the same order happened. This problem is very dangerous. It is intermittent thus making it hard to diagnose.

- Miami, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 10 mph, the engine stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stated that the power steering and braking ability seized. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to (beach Ford 2717 Virginia beach blvd, Virginia beach, va 23452 (757) 486-2717) but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Hydraulic control unit failed. Hcu. Little or no brakes, city street

- Wellington, MO, USA

Terrifying! potentially fatal. Power just cut out on highway while going approximately 55 mph. No steering, no brakes. No power. All warring lights ablaze, but no warning beforehand! gratefully, I was in the right lane and managed to get the car into the median. After several minutes, car restarted. Luckily I was only 1/4 mile from the exit. I read about this well known electrical problem. It is the PCM. Apparently Ford used faulty spark plugs. The fix is too costly. I will have to purchase a new vehicle. Ford recalled the 2005 Escape hybrid but not this model? criminal

- Sandy Hook, CT, USA

Back wheel right wheelwell around shock rusted out, son drove home from school said back wheel making noise, upon further inspection took off back panel right side, found wheelwell rusted outby shock and can see daylight wheel was making noise when he drove home, had brake man look at found debris from panel in wheel where brakes are. Fixed and cleaned, checked brakes, put back together. Wheelwell rusted out. Want Ford to do something. Also had car 1 yr bought from columbiana Ford went back told dealer they should have told us about this issue my son could have been hurt or me.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

Throttle cable sticks when the 2001-2004 was recalled I questioned Ford they said too bad even though I purchased the vehicle in April of 2004 it is a 2005 and they would not cover me on the recall gas pedal sticks a lot using brakes at same time when in park it won't go until you do gas and brake

- Evansville, IN, USA

When I bought the vehicle from call lot tolled them brakes were going out he test drive and he said they were fine so I took his word then a few days later my water rateteravoter hose busted I had to get that them fixed and then they charged me to fix it then a few days later I here a thump on the back of my vehicle the whole back of my wheel area by the wheel was completely rusted out there no protection on the wheel and the strusts where busted they had stuff stuffed in it so you couldn't tell went to talk to them about it they say this happens there nothing they could for me but to charge me five hundred dollars to fix it I done nothing but have problems with this vehicle and this isn't the first one I've had problems with the are selling vehicle with safe hazards I paid out $1000 out on a car test drove it and guess I should of test drive it longer but I didn't I bought it and was on my way to put gas in it and the motor blow up. I had state police wait with me me and my 16 year old was stuck in high traffic because the motor blow state police said he had to get there and toll the car and he bought a trailer with a flat tired to try and toll it off the state police made him leave and called for a toll truck the car lot refused to give me my money back so I could go some where else so I bought a another car it was in fair condtion but when water stated hitting motor it ended up getting total by insurance company so still couldn't get money back made me pay out another $600 out for the vehicle and after I gave him the money he wrote out sold as is and could not trade vehicle or get my money back so I feel like he knew something was wrong with the vehicle because he didn't write this on the last two vehicles.

- Evansville, IN, USA

After driving even short distances, the vehicle is real real hot.had new brakes put on and they still squeel

- Carson City, NV, USA

The sub-frame rusted through causing both front wheels to toe out and also to camber in at the top. The ABS warning light also triggered. The steering now pulls to the left and there is tire squeel even on gradual right hand turns. There is a recall for this exact problem for the Ford Escape model years 2001-2004. It is obvious that this same problem exists for this model year 2005 Ford Escape. I verified that my VIN was not covered in the recall. I then called Ford to see if they would remedy the problem as it was obvious that this was the same problem as in their other recall - they said they couldn't help. This is a low mileage, well maintained vehicle so it should be obvious that the sub-frame is faulty.

- Cockeysville, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the ABS caused the vehicle to slide even when the brake pedal was depressed. The ABS light illuminated after the failure occurred. The dealer diagnosed that the front passenger side tone ring malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 57,736.

- Frederick, MD, USA

ABS and brake lamp on. No antilock brakes bearly stops.

- Orland Park, IL, USA

The upper shock mount on the rear passenger side rusted right through and fell off which cut my breakline which could've led to a fatal accident. I also have a child, this is extremely dangerous and should be recalled. The system check and ABS light never came on either.

- South Lyon , MI, USA

I have a 2005 Ford Escape took it to a shop today because of the banging from the suspension. When the mechanic put the car on the lift he saw that the entire wheel well around the shock absorber was rusted completely out. The extra stress on the shock absorber caused the bolt on the top to break off. The stress also caused the rear break line to fray almost to the point of breaking completely. This car is no longer safe to drive. I am just happy that my break line didn't break while I was on the road. I do not really know what options I have with the car since it is the only car I own and I have no other way to get to and from work.

- Lees Summit , MO, USA

I was driving on the freeway in the fast lane at 60mph and a car cut me short and brake so I applied my brake my wheel had yanked to the left and I tried to gain control of the wheel by pulling it to the right but it yanked again to the left causing me to hit into the median due to the impact my car turned over and dragged across the other 3 lanes and titled back over. Although my car is totaled I sustained minor injury to my neck and left side. Also my airbags did not deploy.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

I had to have tone rings replaced on ABS system on drivers and passengers side front wheels. Had the work done at Ford dealership 2 months ago. Yesterday I was pulling out on to main road and lost all brakes.

- Vernon, CT, USA

Have had to replace all 4 flexible brake hoses. The rf failed on 3/15/2012 at 82553 miles, the lf failed on 11/7/2013 at 98681, the rr failed on 8/28/2014 at 111325, the lr was inspected and replaced on 8/29/2014, since a severe crack was found. In all 3 cases, the hose failures led to a total loss of braking.

- Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

Second time in 3.8 years ABS and 4X4 brakes broke, ABS flashing, steady on, 4X4 flashing loose brakes tone ring issues, Ford does not recognize there are issues, tons of complaints excessively expensive to fix, unsafe, also suspension baring joints brake easy, brakes wear out fast, I drive under 12K a year. Exhaust a piece of junk, there should be recalls, they refuse to acknowledge issue.

- Franklin, MA, USA