2005 Ford Escape Hybrid service brakes problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. While driving 35 mph, the brakes failed. The contact had to engage the parking brake to stop the vehicle. Also, the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jerry's ford alexandria (6510 little river turnpike, alexandria, va 22312…”
filed May 31, 2019
“While coming up to a stop sign the brakes stopped working. Luckily there were no cars in front of me as the car continued to roll pass the stop sign. Flooring the brakes caused the car to slow down slowly. I ended up pulling over immediately, turning off the vehicle and inspecting the vehicle. I…”
filed Jan 29, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
2005-2008 escape/mariner hybrid - anti-lock brake system (abs) warning indicator illuminated with dtc(s) c1478, c1479, c1480 and/or c1481
SSM-45870 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 8, 2016Ford/mercury: some hybrid vehicles may require a unique bleed procedure after a replacement for one or more of hydraulic brake system components. *pe
ASI-22242 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 20122005-08 escape/escape hybrid/mariner - 2006-08 mariner hybrid - wheel speed sensor ring replacement procedure update to workshop manual. *nj
20213 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2008Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u2062 (hybrid only). *nj
08-3-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2008
Service Brakes problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 18% |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 13 | 22% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 21 | 14% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 129 | 29% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 31 | 25% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 57 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
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.