2008 Ford Escape Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving, the antilock and service brake warning indicators illuminated. Also, when the brake pedal was depressed, it traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that…”
filed Mar 14, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. When the brake pedal was depressed at approximately 40 mph, the pedal extended to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop within a reasonable amount of time. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit…”
filed Jul 21, 2016
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% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 12% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 27 | 12% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 20 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.