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 (!!)
7.0
pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,500 miles
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The contact states the head restraint posts on the front seats are dangerous. There is no padding to cover the metal posts in the back of the seat. In the event of an accident the rear seat occupants would not have any protection from the metal posts. The service dealer said this is the design of the cloth seats in this type of vehicle. Updated 12/07/05.
- San Diego, CA, USA
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- San Diego, CA, USA