2007 Ford Escape Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape hybrid. While driving at 20 mph and approaching a stop sign, the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic unit failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”
filed Apr 29, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that the abs and brake light indicators illuminated intermittently. The dealer stated that there was internal abs control module and hcu failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 86,600.”
filed Jul 2, 2014
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% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 27 | 12% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 20 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.