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 (!!)
I owned this vehicle for 6 years and it had less than 120,000 kms on it when I got rid of it. During this time I went through 5 sets of brake rotors! I had to replace the original sets four times! Each set only lasted one year. Ford said this was "normal" and refused to fix the problem under warranty, even when I had an extended warranty. I will never buy another Ford product again.
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I owned this vehicle for 6 years and it had less than 120,000 kms on it when I got rid of it. During this time I went through 5 sets of brake rotors! I had to replace the original sets four times! Each set only lasted one year. Ford said this was "normal" and refused to fix the problem under warranty, even when I had an extended warranty. I will never buy another Ford product again.
- otiswinston, Chelsea, QC, Canada