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 (!!)
Universal Sun Visor Mount - EZClip Brackets, the maker of the Silver Bullet 3 bracket for Ford products is in the process of developing a low-cost, universal sun visor mount bracket that will fit most models of vehicles. Currently we have plastic prototypes that we will gladly send you free of charge (within the USA only please) in exchange for your feedback (Limit 2 per customer please). Once it is produced we will gladly send you a pair of the final product free of charge as well. Please send us an email at support@ezclipbrackets.com with the following information:
Name:
Mailing Address:
Number of broken visors:
Number of screws for each visor:
Year, Make and Model of Vehicle:
Any photos of the broken visor mount would also be helpful. A limited number of these brackets are available.
I am a true blue Ford enthusiast; heck, I bleed Ford blue when I am cut. However, I am pretty ticked that Ford is using cheap plastic on the sun visor support mounting brackets. To make matters worse, I am having to spend $125 for a complete new visor instead of just being able to remove and replace a $5 component. This Ford Escape has been a super reliable vehicle and relatively problem free, but stupid stuff like this plastic support bracket makes me question my next purchase. Both visors are broken at the moment, but I guess I will have to pinch pennies and do them one at a time.
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I am a true blue Ford enthusiast; heck, I bleed Ford blue when I am cut. However, I am pretty ticked that Ford is using cheap plastic on the sun visor support mounting brackets. To make matters worse, I am having to spend $125 for a complete new visor instead of just being able to remove and replace a $5 component. This Ford Escape has been a super reliable vehicle and relatively problem free, but stupid stuff like this plastic support bracket makes me question my next purchase. Both visors are broken at the moment, but I guess I will have to pinch pennies and do them one at a time.
- Harold J., Phoenix, AZ, US