When I press down on the brakes it makes it kind of like an air sound or squeaking sound I have taken it to a repair shop three times to have it repaired. The last time I took a dare they agreed all the fittings and joints and stuff like that. I was driving to Georgia just last week and a traffic hollow to the top and I had to press down hard on the brake it made a really loud suction or squeaking sound I'm wondering if there is a recall for these brakes. Squeaking sound maybe I've heard one either you press down really hard on the brake or when you have to press the brake all of a sudden

- Bonneau, SC, USA

2017 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to instrument panel. Consumer stated that when the lights on the instrument panel are illuminated they are a distraction. The consumer stated the emergency brake and 4X4 disengaged were illuminated. The consumer was unable to locate a dealer that could investigate the issue.

- Varney, WV, USA

Rear brake rotors are rusted and have deep grooves with obvious brake pad wear to the point of being unsafe. This vehicle is under warranty and has been to the dealership for this issue only to be told this is normal. Have been told by the dealership employee this is a known problem with this model dating back to 2013 and the manufacturer will not address the defect. I had this problem with my previous 2014 exact model and had to replace the rear brakes at my exspence even though it to was under factory warranty.

- Glenford, OH, USA

Brakes pedal is very hard to press. Need to press extremely hard on the brakes pedal to stop the vehicle

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

80 miles away from home.brake pedal was hard to used, failing to stopping, towed to dealer they change my oil and said I need brakes and declined diagnostic.they knew their was no brakes.I did not what them to replace brakes and to find out what cause the failure. I picked up with no brakes and took somewhere else. It was the vacuum boost and gear snapped off which turns vacuum. This part should not fail and needs to be recalled also reimburse my costs out of pocket. Any questions just ask

- Wellington, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space and pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle did not stop causing the vehicle to crash into two parked vehicles. During the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer willis Ford (15 N. dupont blvd smyrna de.). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the brake pedal was applied, but felt hard and failed to stop the vehicle. In addition, there was an abnormal squealing noise emerging from the steering wheel. When the brake pedal was pumped, the vehicle drove as designed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to allan vigil Ford (6790 mt zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260, (678) 364-3673) where it was diagnosed that there was rust on the brakes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure mileage was 15,000.

- Rex, GA, USA

The vehicle was taken to the dealership on March 11, 2019 after driving the vehicle and the vehicle would not stop, even though the breaks were being applied. For any type of breakage, you would have to accel the car to go faster. The car is still in the dealership and have not ben able to figure out the underlying problem.

- Macomb, MI, USA

The car suddenly loses power. Then the braking is very difficult. You feel as though the car will not stop. This has occurred four times in the span of 300 miles.this has occurred on the highway and city streets.

- Villa Park, IL, USA

Rear brake rotors were severely rusted after 20, 000 miles, Ford replaced the rotors under warranty, but refused to replace the worn pads. The ruff surface of the rotors caused the brake pads to wear. They should also have replaced the pads.

- Monroe, CT, USA

Within 17,000 miles on the 2017 Ford Escape the brakes and the rotors went out and within 8 months of having bought the Escape one of the rear seatbelts is not working

- Reseda, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. While depressing the brake pedal, the contact detected an abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Ford store morgan hill (17045 condit rd, morgan hill, ca 95037, (408) 782-8201) where a diagnostic test was performed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000. The VIN was not available.

- Morgan Hill, CA, USA

Reported this issue 3 times to the dealer and they claim they can't replicate. When I release the parking brake and begin to drive, there is a grinding noise particularly in the front of the vehicle. When I press the brake, the front of the car shakes and the brake seems to knock as if it's gripping and then releasing. Very scary. It eventually holds but takes a while. I have no idea what this could be but it seems to happen when the parking brake is used and then released. Very unsafe and scary that the dealer has no idea what the issue is or how to resolve it or test for it! this happens when in motion and does not happen every time.

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

My wife and I purchased a 2017 Ford Escape, brand new, 6 months ago. We noticed that the brake light plastic cover was fogging over making it hard to see the brake light. After checking with our dealer, mac haik Ford, georgetown, Texas, I was informed that this is normal. Normal" sounds more like a safety concern to me. I was also told that water leaking into the brake light unit was also ?normal.? I can?T imagine allowing water to collect inside an electrical item as important as a brake light and is very strange and very wrong! if it"S fogging up now what will it look like a year from now or even two years. Ford Motor Company made a mistake and they need to replace this brake light unit! it's a safety issue and they know it. [xxx], leander, Texas information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Leander, TX, USA

With the engine running and the car in motion the break is very hard to press and it does not stop the car. Excessive force applied to the break peddle is necessary to start to slow the cars motion.

- Duluth, MN, USA

I want to report a sporadic loss of the power assist for the brakes making the car unsafe to drive. This has happened on 5 or 6 separate occasions on a trip from Chicago to Florida and back so weather or air temp is not an issue. The problem may occur after the engine is started. It happens going both forward and in reverse. When I back the car with a cold engine and high idle, down the driveway, it is almost impossible to stop the car. If you have never driven a car with manual brakes, you would probably panic and get into an accident. This is a 9 month old car with less than 7,000 miles.

- Huntley, IL, USA

Brake pedal would go real hard and hardly stop the car, then it would be ok and every thing would work proper for a few days. When at a stop light and motor turns off it sometimes would start up again before you lifted your foot. No dash lights would come on showing a problem, I dont know if fault codes were stored. The vehicle is not safe to be on the road.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

My 2017 Ford Escape with 18,000 had a master brake cylinder failure at 18,000 miles. The car was parked outside over night in single digit temperatures. When I started to drive it the next day on a residential street the brake pedal went to the floor the first time I applied the brakes at a stop sign. The brakes engaged, but not very well. The problem did not go away after trying several more brake applications, or by pumping the brake pedal. There was no indication from the car's warning systems that there was any problem with the brake system. The Ford pass app on my phone didn't report any problem either. The total lack of warning is a real concern. The problem did not go away after the car was parked in a warmer garage. I took the car to the dealer and they confirmed the problem was a failed master brake cylinder. They couldn't tell me what caused the failure or what failed. They did say the faulty brake cylinder would be sent to Ford for analysis. This brake system failure is a real concern. In over 50 years of driving I have never had a brake master cylinder fail on a car with such low miles. Without knowing why it failed I am concerned that it could happen again with the replacement brake master cylinder. Next time it could happen as I am driving the car at higher speed, or in traffic resulting in an accident. This type of brake system failure should not happen on any newer car, and the car's warning systems should be able let you know there is a problem with any part of the brake system.

- Granger, IN, USA

My car was parked in the driveway. The brake was on. I opened the drivers side of the door before I could do anything the car started moving. The car door knocked me down and ran over my right foot and leg. I was dragged down my drive way. The car stopped at the street. The brake was still on. Ems took me to the hospital.

- Highland Park, MI, USA

When backing my vehicle I get a loud clunk the first time each day. I have taken it to two dealers who advised me they are aware of the noise, but Ford has not addressed the issue. I feel this could result in an accident. He mechanic who worked on my vehicle last advised his wife drives a 2016 Escape with the same problem. Can you help resolve this issue?

- Versailles, IN, USA