ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT FLASHED OFF AND ON. THE NEXT DAY BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES MADE A VERY BAD GRINDING NOISE. *TR
2007 Ford Escape brakes problems
moderate 87 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
87
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CAR SKID AS I APPLY BRAKES. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
WHILE DRIVING THE "SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM" LIGHT CAME ON. ABS LIGHT ALSO CAME ON AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT RESPOND NORMALLY AND CAR PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING. WHEN CAN WAS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON THE ABS LIGHT WAS OFF BUT THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED 2 MORE TIMES. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAULTY MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER SENSOR. *LN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS JAMMED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE BLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…
On 12/10/21 the accelerator stuck. I had to pull off the road, because I was losing power. But what if it got stuck at a high rate of speed? How would I stop, other than the hand brake and pray that it works. It had happened another time that week, but I thought it was a fluke as the car only has 85000 miles on it. I bought it in Sept 2021. It happened again on the 11th. Had my family member…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 Ford Escape?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 87 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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