2006 Ford Escape Hybrid service brakes problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As I was approaching an intersection and red light, my brakes suddenly stopped working. I literally had to stand on the brake and it finally stopped moving. I continued to drive home at less than 10 mph and had to let off the gas in order to slow the vehicle down to attempt to use the brakes and…”
filed Jun 18, 2019
“Abs break light came on and the car failed to stop. Was driving on the road in a small town and was stopping to turn on to a road. The problem had also happen when someone has stopped suddenly in front of me and I needed to break suddenly. Had break fluid changed at ford dealership and did not fix…”
filed Jun 9, 2019
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 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% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 13 | 22% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 21 | 14% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 129 | 29% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 31 | 25% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 39 | 22% |
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.