2006 Ford Escape Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2006 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer stated the service brake system was a sporadic issue for a very long time. When the error message displayed, there was no pressure on the brake pedal, the power brakes…”
filed Mar 23, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times. The technician informed the contact that the…”
filed Oct 17, 2013
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, 2012
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% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 20 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.