2010 Ford Escape Hybrid service brakes problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The check brake system light comes on, red brake warning light, audible alarm and brake pedal to the floor. The hev stops working and the gas motor doesn't shutoff. This has happen a number of times ford dealer "no codes found, unable to duplicate". Have had a complete brake job done, with upgraded…”
filed Oct 11, 2018
“While driving our car, in good weather, (110,000 miles on the vehicle) flashed error message "check brake system" it lost all assisted brakes and we had to mash the brakes to the floor to brake adequately. Fortunately we weren't on a highway or in any traffic otherwise this would have absolutely…”
filed Aug 30, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 21 | 14% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 129 | 29% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 31 | 25% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 57 | 26% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 39 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.