2021 Ford Escape: Brakes – groans
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2021 Escape report: brakes – groans. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 100 miles.
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints for the 2021 Escape in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11749333 (filed 07/09/2026): “See attached document for complaint.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11735408 (filed 05/03/2026): “I am filing this safety complaint on behalf of myself and my wife, [xxx] , the primary driver of our 2021 ford escape phev, with active under recall 25sc4 (no remedy available). the vehicle has experienced 8+ sudden complete shutdowns during normal driving sin…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: they said it would go away, it hasn't (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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