2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 21%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,300miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 21% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My ABS brakes on my 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid engine light came on and the RPM ramped while I was going 65 MPH down a highway and the front passenger brakes started smoking. I took it in to have it fixed and it was going to cost $5700 to fix because of some hcu unit that failed while I was driving at pretty good rate of speed. I am glad it didn't throw me off into a ditch or catch on fire with me in it. What a crappy design this is. Wow!!! Scary stuff.”
NHTSA complaint #11196529, filed 2019-04, 95,000 miles“When I started the vehicle this morning there was a complete failure of the braking system. A Ford dealership reported that a wire had broken and this resulted in a electrical failure in the braking system that caused the entire braking system to fail. Had this wire broke while I was on the highway it would have likely caused a major accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10442245, filed 2012-01, 38,173 miles“Sudden and immediate loss of braking system without any warning lights etc. I had started car, backed down my driveway and entered roadway when ABS and brake warning lights appeared and I had no braking system operating. I had to be towed to a service station.”
NHTSA complaint #10905581, filed 2016-09, 86,485 miles“Car passed safety inspection in may 2018. Brake pads were replaced in may 2017. On the highway when my brakes failed in june 2018. Was going about 55 MPH. Had car towed. Problem was diagnosed as a master cylinder failure. Told since the brake fluid resevoir was full and no obvious signs of leakage, this couldn't be predicted or prevented. Repair made. Brakes failed again. I was on a city street and was going about 25 MPH. Problem diagnosed as a de-linking of the computer systems. Brakes failed again (third time in a month). Unable to replicate. There is no warning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11111113, filed 2018-07, 98,000 miles“Brake systems light goes on when starting the car and we lose 90% of the brakes . This has happened 6 times. Ford has not been able to diagnose problem. There was one attempt to fix by tightening low fluid switch on brake master cylinder. A week later, we got the same brake system light warning as well as an anti-skid warning and a power train warning. We drive this vehicle on mountain roads .this problem has occurred over the last 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10350302, filed 2010-08, 24,342 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10029028Jun 1, 2009Ford: vehicles may exhibit a clicking or rubbing noise from the left front wheel speed sensor and/or exhibit abs warning light activation. Escape and escape hybrid only.
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 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
70 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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