Front driver's side anti-lock brake tone ring sensor snapped off of rotor/hub area causing ABS to falsely engage. Only 38,000 miles on vehicle. Lots of similiar entries on internet.

- Amherst, OH, USA

The contact stated vehicle surged forward while braking four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealership twice. They were unable to duplicate the problem. Therefore, nothing has been done to correct the problem. This happened at any particular speed.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

I had a 2003 Ford Escape that was 2wd. I needed 4wds so we purchased a 2004 Escape XLT based on previous good experience. What has Ford done to this previously excellent vehicle? we have two major complaints, but NHTSA does not consider four attempts to repair ac that is leaking freon into the passenger compartment worthy of a complaint. So we will address complaint #2. vehicle brakes irradically, makes grinding noises, and brakes constantly hum. We thought this was due to being a 4WD, but after visiting your website find this to be a predominate problem on all 2005 Escapes.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

When braking at a stop sign or a traffic light the brake pedal would constantly go to the floor. The vehicle is at the dealer, and the problem is still undetermined. A severe grinding noise is heard when the brakes are applied. The consumer stated that the brake pedal is getting soft when the brakes are applied....

- Ribera, NM, USA