When I hit the brakes they randomly goes to the floor

2007 FORD ESCAPE
60,000 MILES
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NEEGIRL1
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my abs light lights up on my dash. every once in awhile my 4 wheel drive light will flash on my dash also. when i hit the brakes they randomly goes to the floor I need to reaclement my brake master.
Apr 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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KASEKENNY
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This does sound like a master cylinder issue.

Here are some guides that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder

Below you will find the process from the manual that will help with this as well. Please let us know if there are other questions. Thanks
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