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 (!!)
4.0
definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$200
Average Mileage:
66,250 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
steering fluid flush temporary fix for bad steering worm (1 reports)
Mechanic said that the worm was worn and in his opinion would cost more to fix than it was worth. He suggested I ignore the problem until the car steering started to go.
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Mechanic said that the worm was worn and in his opinion would cost more to fix than it was worth. He suggested I ignore the problem until the car steering started to go.
- pdq98, Andover, C, US