That was a thorough recap of the problems one could expect while owning a Ford Escape. I think some of the problems have migrated into other Ford models now that all the Engineering tests are complete. LOL. The brake issue sounds familiar but those brilliant Engineers found two ways to skin that cat. On my 1996 Mustang GT, the shoehorned 4.6 V8 doesn't allow the usual power brake booster. The Engineers decided to borrow pressure from the power steering. Two fluid lines criss cross under the engine, and they rubbed together until a leak formed. Once the fluid was low enough, the pressure dropped and the brakes began to bind. No amount of acceleration could overcome the dragging pads. The tires turned brown. I live in Texas and this happened in Ohio on a trip to New York. Just a little plastic or rubber separator between the lines would have kept this from happening. Other than that, the car has been bullet proof. Oh, I just realized it's a 1996. Some of the older Engineers were still around, keeping the youngsters from destroying the Ford brand.

I don't own this kind of vehicle but I can see that there is very thorough and what could likely go wrong with them.