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2015 Ford Escape Brakes Problems

15 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

15
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 2023Dec 2015
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (15)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: May 2021

I have been in two accidents since my purchase of the vehicle. I haven’t even had a year. When it’s an emergency and breaks need to be applied suddenly the breaks are locking up and will not go down.

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NHTSA #: 11418801
criticalSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

I was driving my 2015 ford escape down the highway. As I was getting ready to get in traffic to exit my brakes wouldn't press down. Trying frantically and as hard as I could I couldn't get my brakes to press down to slow.

NHTSA #: 11342588
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Nov 2018

While driving my 2015 ford escape down a mountain road, the bolt for the vacuum pump driving the power assisted brakes sheared off (similar to the recalled issue on ford edge and explorer vehicles). When this happened it felt as if there were no brakes at all and it took all of my force (I'm a 300lb 6'4" male) applied to the brake peddle to stop the car.

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NHTSA #: 11154500
highSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2020

Driving normally and approached stop sign. Applied brakes with no stopping power. Went through stop sign and stopped with emergency brakes.brake failure without any warning or indication before or after incident.

NHTSA #: 11348724
highSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Jun 2018

ABS brake failure. Going down a hill, brakes went to the floor (ABS light came on), then all of a sudden the light shut off, brakes came back, but not before hitting the vehicle in front of us.

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NHTSA #: 11103633
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the ABS and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The messages "4-Wheel Drive Temporarily Disabled" and "Hill Start Assist Not Available" were displayed.

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NHTSA #: 11672157
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2023

I was getting off I77 and went to push my brake pedal and it wouldn't move and i couldn't slow down. I had no warning lights come on. Thankfully i made it home. I checked for brake fluid and it was good

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NHTSA #: 11546533
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic test and the mechanic stated that the muffler was bent, and that the vehicle needed new tires.

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NHTSA #: 11503448
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop in a reasonable amount of time. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11475634
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the ABS warning light, the braking system warning light, and the TPMS warning light illuminated. The brakes independently engaged and vehicle decelerated to 46 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 11407291
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2015

Rear rotors had excessive rust after 5000 mies. Caused rear brakes to grind and make loud noise. Also caused a one time back up for rear brakes not to work.

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NHTSA #: 10816896
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2015

The front driver side wheel when backing squeals every tijme and every day ssince we had the car. Here it is july almost aug. Had brought the car in to the dealer once in march and again for the same thing last week friday.

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NHTSA #: 10735860
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2015

Vehicle exhibits severe intermittent brake squeal. Three times in for service. 1st time, no problem found.

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NHTSA #: 10690483
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2020

The car does not stop as effectively as it should. Never did a great job but now, even with brand new tires and brakes, will still skid to a stop.n

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NHTSA #: 11349071
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2017

The brake fluid container inside the engine vibrated loose and the screws came all the way out and left the container of brake fluid hanging inside the engine. This could cause a serious problem. A road assistance company helping me start my car again after the electrical panel malfunctioned opened the hood to find this problem.

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NHTSA #: 10968546

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