1993 Ford Escort service brakes, hydraulic problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1993 Ford Escort — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Initially, the brake light came on. I then checked the brake fluid, which was below minimum required. I have now filled the required level. Yesterday, the brake pedal completely failed to stop the vehicle - no compression at all. The brake pedal goes down all the way with no compression. It could…”
filed Oct 15, 2007
“The brakes on our 1993 ford escort locked up causing catastrophic brake failure. Had to replace the master cylinder, both front calipers, both rotors, all hoses and pads. This brake failure could have caused an accident and even death. *jb”
filed Nov 3, 2006
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% |
| 2000 Escort | 10 | 10% |
| 1999 Escort | 24 | 7% |
| 1998 Escort | 32 | 9% |
| 1997 Escort | 39 | 7% |
| 1996 Escort | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 Escort | 23 | 4% |
| 1994 Escort | 21 | 8% |
| 1992 Escort | 12 | 7% |
| 1991 Escort | 9 | 3% |
| 1990 Escort | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.