2000 Ford Escort service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 Ford Escort — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford escort. The abs light illuminated intermittently for approximately three weeks. While driving 45 mph, the light would remain illuminated until the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer and was not experiencing any brake failure. The…”
filed Apr 27, 2007
“Consumer complained about a brake problem. Consumer purchased the vehicle from a used car dealer, who did not assist the consumer in repairing this problem. Consumer serviced the brakes, but did an insufficient job, thus magnifying the problem even greater. Currently, vehicle had a brake problem…”
filed Oct 26, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 Escort | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 Escort | 24 | 7% |
| 1998 Escort | 32 | 9% |
| 1997 Escort | 39 | 7% |
| 1996 Escort | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 Escort | 23 | 4% |
| 1994 Escort | 21 | 8% |
| 1993 Escort | 34 | 9% |
| 1992 Escort | 12 | 7% |
| 1991 Escort | 9 | 3% |
| 1990 Escort | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Escort
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.