10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
93,034 miles

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problem #1

May 092012

Escape

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the SRS brake warning light illuminated while the contact was applying the brakes. In addition, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact applied extreme pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and the contact was advised that the anti-lock brake hydraulic unit and master cylinder would need replacing, and two gallons of brake fluid was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 95,000.

- Dallas, TX, USA