NHTSA Complaint #11463178 — 2012 FORD ESCAPE

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11463178
Vehicle	2012 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	May 2, 2022
Date Filed	May 3, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

The caliber on our front wheel drive 2012, right wheel of the Escape overheated and locked up almost causing an accident. After taking it to be repaired (this time not a Ford dealer), the mechanic said the caliber got so hot that it melted the brake pad. The cost of repair is $900. Our brakes were installed and guaranteed by Tri-County Ford. This situation could have easily cause a serious accident or a car fire and caused bodily harm or worse. Our current mechanic said this is a common problem with our year (2012) Escape. Ford Motor Company needs to address this issue.

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