2005 Ford Escape Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the brake pads, rotors and sensors were replaced, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was then taken to a local…”
filed Nov 18, 2011
“The vehicle was parked and would not start. I received warnings on the dash and the information panel stating to slow to a stop and service the brakes. I was able to start the vehicle after disconnecting the battery and everything operated normally. After getting home and running diagnostics…”
filed Sep 27, 2011
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, Hydraulic problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 9 | 6% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 20 | 5% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 12% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 27 | 12% |
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.