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2000 Ford Escort Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2000 Ford Escort has 11 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2000 Ford Escort

Engine
26
Airbags
20
Electrical
16
Powertrain
15
Visibility
11
Brakes
11
Speed Control
10
Suspension
9
Seat Belts
8
Tires
7
Lights
4
Other
4
Steering
4

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 27, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ESCORT. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY FOR APPROXIMATELY ...
Mar 1, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, AIR2000 WINDSTAR. ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. HAVE HAD CAR LOOKED AT 4 TIMES AND TOLD "PROBLEM" (A SEAL...
Oct 23, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER,...
Nov 22, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO CRASH INTO A TRUCK, ...
May 2, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES WHEN DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALE...
Apr 17, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENTWHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NO...
Mar 1, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICEXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. REPLACEMENT IS BEING DONE EVERY 7,000 MILES. DEALER ...
Jul 1, 2000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEATSBRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSIN...
Jan 1, 1970SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END THE VEHICLE...
Jan 1, 1970SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THERE IS A HISSING NOISE, ALSO, IF THE BRAKE...
Jan 1, 1970SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE TRUCK PULLS FAR TO THE LEFT. *AK

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