3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 232009

Escape Hybrid 4-cyl

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape hybrid. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle the brakes failed. He was able to prevent a vehicle crash by using the parking break to stop. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, in which a technician concluded that the master cylinder needed to be replaced at and expense of $1,200. He contacted the manufacturer and was offered an $800 discount. He had the component repaired at an expense of $400 the failure mileage was 41,000. The current mileage is 42,000. Updated 09/23/09 updated 09/29/09. Consumer stated he got rid of the car couple of days after brakes failed. Updated 6/8/18

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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