Dear Fired Up,
I have searched both recalls and TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) at Ford and have found nothing in either 2005-2006 F-150s, Escapes, or Escape Hybrids that seemed related to your problem. I lurch or moderate at many Hybrid websites and have heard nothing about this.
I do not think you have much to worry about. Your 36K warranty will cover everything and if you think extending to 100k for about $2,000 is worth it you can exercise ESP before you get there.
The only thing I found in TSBs (from Ford Fleet) I reprint below but I have heard about probably less than a dozen people who have had this failure and it is more related to the ABS.
Quote:
TSB
05-8-5 ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON WITH DTC C1526 - DTC C1524 MAY ALSO BE PRESENT - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 2/11/2005
Publication Date: April 8, 2005
FORD: 2005 Escape Hybrid
ISSUE:
Some 2005 Escape Hybrid vehicles built prior to 2/11/2005, may exhibit the yellow ABS and the red brake warning lamps illuminating after the engine is started, and an increase in brake pedal effort. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1526 (Brake Pedal Travel Sensor) will be present in the ABS module, C1524 (Brake Pedal Travel Sensor Calibration Incomplete) may also be present.
ACTION:
Install a revised master cylinder. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 206-06.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
5M6Z-2140-B Master Cylinder
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
050805A 2005 Escape Hybrid Replace Master Cylinder (Do Not Use With 12650D, 2140A, 12651D70, 2000A) 1.6 Hrs.
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