In the quart size tank under the hood behind the driver hadlight.
According to the 2001 Ford Escape Owner Guide ( for North America ) ( DOT 3 brake fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
The brake fluid reservoir
On my girlfriends 2001 Escape it came on because the brake fluid was low. Open the hood and look at the fluid reservoir. If it is not filled to the full line, fill it with the proper brake fluid and see if the light goes out.
On a 2006 Ford Escape : The brake fluid reservoir is also the clutch fluid reservoir
On a 2001 Ford Focus : The brake fluid reservoir is used for the brake and clutch systems
According to the 2002 Ford Escape Owner Guide : ( DOT 3 brake fluid , meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid
Actually, the ford escape has a factory recall on the ABS. (anti lock brake system). Take it to your ford dealer and they will fix it for free. Low brake fluid
Use DOT3 brake fluid. It is written on the top of the fill cap.
The rear window wiper fluid comes from the windshield wiper fluid tank in the engine compartment on a 2001 Ford Escape
In a 2001 Ford F-250 : ( DOT 3 brake fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A is used in the brake system )
According to the Owner Guide , Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 brake fluid