CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Escape has problems where the engine shuts down while driving. Ford finally issued a September 2014 recall. Time will tell if the recall fix really solves the problem.
However the 2005 Escape also has a defect where the PCM (Power Control Module) fries at around 100k miles. Ford extended the PCM warranty to 80,000 miles, but only after most owners were past the mileage limit. Now owners are on the hook for the average repair cost of over $2,000 (!!)
The heat for the seat on the passenger side will randomly turn on when you turn the truck on regardless of whether or not you push the button. The passenger door doesn't even need to be opened for it to turn on and the SUV is designed to "know"whether someone is in the seat because of the airbag. but the heat just goes on. I disconnected the electrical on the seat completeley because I'm scared of it turning on when I'm not in the car or maybe just staying on and causing a fire. I even unbolted the seat and looked for any loose connections, corrosion or severed wires and there are no apparent visible issues with the wiring or connections. I bought a haynes manual hoping to look at the wiring diagrams and see if there was anything that didn't match up but there is NO Diagram for the seat warmers. So I have to take it to ford yet again.
- pos ford,
Ottawa, ON, Canada
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The visor clip breaks, and the seat heats your butt up in the middle of summer without prompt, and the alarm has a mind of its own.
- L S., North Las Vegas, NV, US