Are there any issues with the ABS brakes on the 2008 Ford Escape?

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• Karyn R. Mar 17, 2022

  Hello, I'm a mechanic with a decade of experience working in Fort Worth, Texas. Recently, a customer brought in their 2008 Ford Escape 4WD with a V6 3.0 engine that was experiencing a problem with the pedal sinking to the floor. After replacing the front pads and rotors, adjusting the rear brake shoes, and bleeding the system several times, we also bench bled the master cylinder multiple times. Even though there were no error codes present, the vehicle still had a consistently soft pedal. Eventually, we determined that the ABS pump needed to be replaced, and once that was done, the issue was resolved.

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• Ricky G Dec 26, 2020

  How do I repair the ABS brake module on my 2008 Ford Escape?

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• Karl P. Nov 3, 2020

  I own a 2008 4WD Escape. While driving home one day, my brake pedal suddenly went all the way to the floor, nearly causing me to rear-end the car in front of me. I brought it to a mechanic the following day and the car operated normally. However, a week later, the same issue occurred. I returned the car to the shop, and again, it behaved normally. The mechanics suggested that it could be the ABS module, but since there were no warning lights, the repair was deemed too expensive. I believe Ford should recall this defective vehicle. I plan to sell it as soon as possible because it is too risky to drive. I have lost my trust in Ford, and I will not be buying their cars again.

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• Raymond S Nov 6, 2020

  While I was heading to work on September 28, 2020, there was a huge traffic jam on the highway. As I was driving slowly, I tried to hit the brakes, but there was a complete pedal failure with no warning lights. I managed to limp off the highway and had my car towed. The mechanic checked it the next day, but found nothing wrong with the brakes. It seems like there are a lot of similar issues reported online for Ford cars. This is definitely a concerning problem that Ford should address.

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• Paul H. Nov 20, 2022

  Just now, my brakes suddenly failed without warning. This happened around 10 minutes ago. I tried to reverse out of my parking spot, but when I pressed the brake pedal, there was no response - no pressure at all. The brake pedal was slow to react and did not go down as usual. I quickly switched the gear into park and turned off the car. After restarting the car, I manually pumped the brakes to build up pressure in the pedal again. I then switched into neutral and coasted back into the parking lot. I only drive this car once a week, around 20 miles away, and the route includes many sharp winding curves on a two-lane mountain pass highway. This situation could have been extremely dangerous, as nobody would have known that the brakes were faulty. Now, when I turn on the car, the brakes feel very stiff. I have decided that I will never drive this car again. Instead, I will be driving my reliable 1984 Ford Mustang. I believe in the reliability of older cars - give me a manual stick shift over an automatic any day, and an old gas car that's easy to repair over these modern electronic ones.

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• Jimbo Belski May 14, 2020

  There have been more than 2,000 reports of issues with the brakes on the 2008 Ford Escape. Some common problems include ABS failure and brakes feeling less responsive. It's recommended that you have your mechanic inspect your car for any potential issues.

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• Seat sniffer Jan 18, 2022

  In November 2020, I encountered a familiar issue with the brake pedal on my ’08 Ford Escape “shaking” and sinking to the ground. Despite my mechanic’s efforts to recreate the problem, they couldn’t pinpoint the cause. They suggested it might be a master cylinder or ABS issue, but all tests came back clear. Fast forward to December 2021, and the same situation has occurred again - a full year later! The car is currently in the shop, and the mechanic is facing the exact same challenge as last year - unable to replicate the problem after multiple test drives, with no signs of any ABS malfunctions. It's incredibly frustrating!

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• Vincenzo W Mar 30, 2023

  I'm dealing with the exact issue with my 2008 Ford Escape. Just wondering, what could happen if I don't get it fixed?

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• Lionel M Feb 5, 2023

  I purchased a 2008 Ford Escape. Initially, one of the brakes was not working properly, so the mechanic changed the master cylinder. However, this did not solve the issue, so the ABS assembly was swapped out, resulting in a good brake pedal. A few days later, the brakes began to tighten up, eventually causing all four brakes to lock up. After leaving it overnight, the problem seemed to go away. However, when I drove it the next day, the same issue occurred again.

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• C.Hammel Jul 4, 2022

  Do they have a memory of that?

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