2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 35%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 35% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While coming up to a stop sign I started to press my brake and while coming to a stop the brakes stopped working allowing my vehicle to lunge forward a few feet without any brakes before the brakes kicked back in bringing my car to a stop. Also while idling around a parking lot my ABS started engaging causing my vehicle to start jerking forward, I wasn't even touching the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10607005, filed 2014-06, 116,000 miles“In normal driving, with no warning, brake and ABS warning lights illuminate along with service brake system display. Considerable effort is required to slow the vehicle and stopping distance is 2-3 times normal. I ended up in a ditch because I could not stop in time.”
NHTSA complaint #10872499, filed 2016-06, 139,352 miles“Abs light and brake light went on heard a beep and had no brakes what so ever . I eventually stopped by entering the car in to neutral and hitting the emergency brake. Turned the car off and when I turned on again it went away, my mechanic says its going to cost $1000 master cylinder needs to be replaced. Thanks Ford for your asupport with this obvious issue you need to address.”
NHTSA complaint #10424395, filed 2011-09, 133,245 miles“Both front brake caliper flexible brake lines failed at the same time. I was fortunate that I was at low speed, hooking up my trailer at the time. No accident occurred. The brake fluid dumped on the inside of both front tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10872949, filed 2016-06, 130,000 miles“Abs light is on constantly my brakes arent working properly times when it didnt stop had to shift into low gear and pull off to safe spiot I was trying to stop”
NHTSA complaint #11153242, filed 2018-11, 122,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10081014Jun 8, 20162005-2008 escape/mariner hybrid - anti-lock brake system (abs) warning indicator illuminated with dtc(s) c1478, c1479, c1480 and/or c1481
- 10044212Mar 1, 2012Ford/mercury: some hybrid vehicles may require a unique bleed procedure after a replacement for one or more of hydraulic brake system components.
- 10024845Apr 1, 20082005-08 escape/escape hybrid/mariner - 2006-08 mariner hybrid - wheel speed sensor ring replacement procedure update to workshop manual.
- 10024326Feb 1, 2008Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u2062 (hybrid only).
- 10020079Jan 1, 2006Abs light on and dtc c1475 - hybrid vehicles built from 8/2/2004 - 3/30/2006.
- 10017553Jan 1, 2005Abs and brake warning lamp on with diagnostic trouble code c1526 - dtc c1524 may also be present - vehicles built prior to 2/11/2005.
- 10016797Jan 1, 2005Rear disc brake grind, rubbing or thump noise.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 19% |
| 2021 | 7 | 6% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 5 | 14% |
| 2010 | 13 | 22% |
| 2009 | 32 | 21% |
| 2008 | 154 | 35% |
| 2007 | 48 | 39% |
| 2006 | 87 | 40% |
| 2005 | 63 | 35% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
30 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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