2009 Ford Escape brakes problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 9, 2025ALBrakes

   Brakes and power steering failed within 1 day. I’ve had brake system checked by 2 mechanics. I still have spongey brakes. Both systems seem to be a problem on these particular vehicles according to the two mechanics. Seems I’m not the only one with this problem. My vehicle came out of the Kansas City Assembly Plant. It’s a 2009 Ford Escape. I understand that some models out of that facility had recalls.

   NHTSA complaint #11665838 · source
2. Filed Apr 12, 2025NVBrakes

   I have had every part of my brake system replaced multi times and the brake pedal gos to the floor, no one can fix it. When trying to search online, it looks like this is a known issue. Multiple multiple forms with multiple websites people having the same issue. With this Specific vehicle but no one can find a answers.

   NHTSA complaint #11654300 · source
3. Filed Oct 23, 2024160,000 miVABrakes

   The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45-55 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled down to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal harder, and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact drove to the residence, where the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11621600 · source
4. Filed Sep 25, 2024OHBrakes

   Brake pedal very light, goes clear to floor then within last inch brakes activate. I replaced master brake cylinder in hopes that would fix, it did not. I scheduled an appointment with dealership to diagnose in which they were not able to and had me return it to the original mechanic after flushing fluid out checking for corrosion, they replaced the master cylinder again. That did not fix the brake issue. I’m returning it to Ford dealership to once more diagnose and…

   NHTSA complaint #11616336 · source
5. Filed Aug 4, 2024CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Just backed out of a parking space at a shopping plaza and proceeded forward. Applied the breaks to allow another car to enter the parking lot when my breaks failed. The abs was flashing on the dash and i coasted slowly and finally put it in park. The other driver was upset that i didn't stop. I restarted the car, as it stalled and proceded slowly to my home where i parked it.

   NHTSA complaint #11606362 · source
6. Filed May 14, 2024ILBrakes

   The ABS module sticks, causing the pedal to sink to the floor and ABS system to suddenly stop working. The defective part and vehicle are available for inspection. Loss of the antilock brake system can cause the vehicle to become uncontrollable in inclement weather or during emergency braking. It is unknown whether the problem has been confirmed by a dealer. It is unknown if the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives have inspected the component. There were no…

   NHTSA complaint #11588727 · source
7. Filed Apr 16, 2024FLAirbagsBrakesSteering

   My power steering just went out a sensor, a recall i have read.My ABS just went to the floor for no reason, a part that was not made, also a recall I have read. My ignition is faulty, put another in but it isn't fixed. I have a button to start it. Mechanic fixed this contraception up. Air bags faulty passenger side.The car tells me to check it. All of these are recalls on the 2009 Ford Escape xlt, but they say no recalls. I wanted to get this all fixed. But it looks like…

   NHTSA complaint #11583422 · source
8. Filed Mar 26, 2024ORCrash2 injuredTowedAirbagsBrakesSteering

   Unknown. Steering and brakes locked so i lost all control of the vehicle doing about 60 mph down the highway. Which resulted in being drove off the side of the highway through a fence hitting 2 trees before rolling twice. The airbags never deployed and both my passenger and i were taken to the hospital by ambulance. They sustained deep bruising and i suffered a closed wedge compression fracture of the L2 Vertebrae and some lacerations

   NHTSA complaint #11579592 · source
9. Filed Feb 6, 2024COBrakes

   Brakes developed excessive travel and a soft feel which makes driving at high speeds dangerous. Replaced master cylinder and new front disc pads and rotors, two power bleeds performed but brake shop unable to correct or identify the problem. No warning lights came on. Online research indicates many others with the same problem on their Escapes. Problem appears to be same as a recall issued for other Ford models of the same year, but no recall has been issued for the Escape.…

   NHTSA complaint #11570263 · source
10. Filed Nov 29, 2023CABrakes

    My Ford Escape's ABS system failed, exhibiting the exact same symptoms as a different Ford recall for another model, Ford Fusion 2006-2010 (NHTSA Recall 19V-904, manufacturer recall 19S54). The symptoms were extended brake pedal travel, increasing the risk of a crash. There were NO warning dash lights or alerts due to the ABS failure. No codes for the failed ABS module were found by my mechanic. Because of this, we replaced the brake booster first, thinking that was the…

    NHTSA complaint #11557365 · source
11. Filed Sep 11, 2023MOBrakes

    Brakes intermittingly do not work. Mechanic can not find a part that is constantly failing but did have the brakes not work at one point while test driving. Does not prompt any warning lights or error codes when it happens. Looking online this is a very common problem.

    NHTSA complaint #11543915 · source
12. Filed Sep 6, 2023OHCrashBrakes

    I was parking my car at a mechanical shop. When I pulled into a parking spot the car failed to stop and went into the neghbors yard going into the wire fence scracthing the the car. I was not going fast but car was scratch up badly. As far as I know the car was not inspected by anyone. The car stayed at the mechanic's garage for about seven weeks until the ABS was replaced.

    NHTSA complaint #11543035 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology