2006 Ford Escape Hev service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2006 Ford Escape Hev — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Wife and I were enroute home from vero beach, fl traveling west on fl hiway 60 about 10 miles east of the fl turnpike around 8:30 am. Traveled over short stretch of repaved road. At that time heard beep, noticed red brake light and amber abs light on. Cruise control on moving 60 mph. Tried brakes…”
filed Feb 27, 2014
“"abs" warning light illuminated and "service brake system" appeared on display. Applied brake pedal and anti-lock engaged causing a "chattering" sound from brakes and severe vibration. Extra pressure on brake pedal needed to bring vehicle to a safe stop. *tr”
filed Oct 2, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Abs light on and dtc c1475 - hybrid vehicles built from 8/2/2004 - 3/30/2006. *tt
0687 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Ford Escape Hev
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.