C1480 code in owner complaints

Code C1480 is named in 10 US owner complaints, 1 of them (10%) after a crash. Models: 3, model years 2006–2008.

There is little data for this code or its meaning is ambiguous, so this page is not indexed.

What the code means

This is a manufacturer-specific code: the meaning depends on the make and sometimes on the year.

How to read C1480: the letter C means chassis (brakes, ABS, steering, suspension); the second digit 1 marks a manufacturer code whose meaning is set by the make; the last three characters 480 identify the specific fault.

ABS/ESC codes: wheel speed sensors, the ABS hydraulic unit and pump, brake booster, pressure and yaw sensors. A hit to a wheel or suspension often damages the wheel speed sensor or its wiring, so on a damaged car this code is a reason to inspect the hub, knuckle and control arms, not just swap the sensor.

Key figures

Complaints with this code: 10
after a crash: 1 (10%)
Models: 3
Model years: 2006–2008

Which models and years

Models whose owners name this code (3). Years link to the model year problems page.

Model	Years	Complaints
Ford Escape Hybrid	2006, 2007, 2008	5
Ford Escape	2008	3
Mercury Mariner Hybrid	2008	2

Components named together with the code

Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).

Service brakes 9
Forward collision avoidance 1
Steering 1

Complaints by model year

2006 1
2007 1
2008 8

What to do if an auction car has this code

Inspect the wheel and suspension on the impact side: the wheel speed sensor is often damaged together with the hub or knuckle.
Check whether the ABS and ESC lights stay on after start-up.
After replacing sensors or the hydraulic unit, bleeding and scan tool adaptation may be required.

What owners report

Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.

Brake petal non functional. *C1313, C1480, C1481 Brake hoses restricted not allowing brake pressure in caliber damage *Sway bar links damage, excessive noise and play
Ford Escape 2008 · 2022-08
In all cases, the failure modes appeared immediately on startup and persisted while the car was running. In the shop, these diagnostic codes were reported: C1313, C1478, C1480, C1526.
Ford Escape 2008 · 2020-01
Regenerative brake disabled. Vehicle to dealership with dtc - C1480. Internal failure of the hydraulic control unit for the abs. Cost of repair over $5000 for hybrid specific replacement part number 2c286. Numerous reports of the part failing on internet and this site.
Ford Escape Hybrid 2008 · 2019-04

Related codes

Sources: public official US data (owner complaints) and the SAE J2012 standard. Complaints are owner statements not verified by the regulator. A code from a complaint does not replace a scan tool diagnosis. Data updated 2026-11-10.