Ford Escort Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Ford Escort across 9 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (39). The words owners use most often: “brakes failed” (9% of reports).
- 146service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 31mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 13 of 146 complaints (9%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 10 of 146 complaints (7%)
- Pedal went floor: mentioned in 8 of 146 complaints (5%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 8 of 146 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 146 complaints, 31 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Ford Escort service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Escort | 1 | 10% | 23,600 |
| 2002 Escort | 3 | 9% | 7,367 |
| 2001 Escort | 4 | 6% | 95,000 |
| 2000 Escort | 10 | 10% | 44,000 |
| 1999 Escort | 24 | 7% | 100,000 |
| 1998 Escort | 32 | 9% | 65,000 |
| 1997 Escort | 39 | 7% | 107,500 |
| 1996 Escort | 10 | 5% | — |
| 1995 Escort | 23 | 4% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the Ford Escort. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escort. The contact stated that the shift anti- lock actuator failed and the vehicle would not shift out of park. The vehicle was repaired october 24, 2003 when the dealer replaced the shifter and the cable assembly. The contact stated that the failure recurred. In…
Company states they do a comprehensive inspection, sell high quality used vehicles, meet customers personal needs, and back their product. No inspection was done, only cosmetic repairs to sell the car. No inspection report can be produced except the repairs before car was put on lot. This vehicle…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort. Whenever the brakes were applied, the contact would hear a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front rotors and pads. The current and failure mileages were 7,367.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford escort. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle dramatically surged forward and crashed into another vehicle. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they repaired the coil spring in the brake pedal, along with other cosmetic repairs. One month later…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford escort. When making a right turn at various speeds, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front end ball joints. The dealer stated that the brake pads, rotors, drums, and front wheel bearing on the passenger side needed to be replaced. The contact stated…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Escorts have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 146 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Ford Escort. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Escort service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Ford Escort?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes failed”, in 13 of 146 complaints, followed by “stopping distance” (10).
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