2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,137 miles

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problem #1

Apr 122011

Escape Hybrid 4WD 4-cyl

  • 67,137 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape hybrid. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated on the dashboard. When the brake was it went to the floor and the contact could hear a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the anti braking system computer failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 67,137. Updated 08/31/11 the consumer stated he had to put the vehicle in neutral and use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Updated 11/23/11

- Essex Junction , VT, USA