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2003 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (1%)

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2003 Ford Escape brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

US $60
Brake line ruptured. Replaced both front brake lines myself. Repair shop wanted 290.00. Cost of parts was 60.00. Saved 230.00. Total time was about 75 mins. 
167300 mi

US $200
ABS tone ring on the front passenger side cracked and would cause the ABS to engage randomly when braking in a slow turn. 
60760 mi

C $40
Both front ABS tone rings cracked, a common problem leading to premature ABS activation. Epoxied them back into place with JB weld; real cost to me was $0 as I already had a tube on hand. Factory fix is a new axle, as these are press-fitted. 
150000 mi

US $283
Front driver brake line failed due to corrosion. Replacing all four brake lines. Also replacing nonworking 12 volt car power outlet. 
155000 mi

US $336
Tone ring broken on front left axle. At least once daily when I would brake it would almost pulsate the brakes acting like I was on ice or something. Made me feel like I was not going to be able to stop. Replaced left front axle. 
95000 mi

US $30
Front left brake sticks. Caliper needs to be replaced. Decided to wait until other brake work needs to be done (e.g. pads/rotors) and have all work done simultaneously. 

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2003 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

84200 mi

US $325
Tone ring for ABS cracked and caused ABS failure. New tone ring was installed which called for partial disassembly of left side wheel/suspension/axel. 
85300 mi

US $100
Brake cables to both rear wheels seized. Both were replaced 
95000 mi

US $700
Replaced ABS control module 
131000 mi

US $60
Self-adjusters on rear brakes not working. Replaced adjuster hardware. 
155000 mi ABS sensor failure 
187000 mi

US $30
Replaced ABS sensor 
141000 mi

US $400
ABS ring on axle began activating at random braking intervals. Axle required replacement; cv boots were replaced at the same time. 
161000 mi Brake lines rusted out and failed on the road. Immediately replaced vehicle. Overall, it was a great car, but was ultimately overly susceptible to corrosion. 
110000 mi

US $577
No brakes, lost hydraulic fluid pressure. Replaced one failed brake line. 
110300 mi

US $250
Replaced Front pads and rotors, rear wheel cylinder, front left brake line, both rear brake line. 

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