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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 (!!)
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $100
- Average Mileage:
- 114,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 7 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
- bolt the reinforcement bracket (1 reports)
body / paint problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The front subframe rusted out, allowing the passenger side wheel to swing wildly, with damage to components in the vicinity.
The only good news is that the vehicle was quite slow at the time - could have be very bad at highway speed.
This seems to be the same issue as the earlier recall on the 2001-04 first generation Escape/Tribute. Ford corporate [first tier customer support] was unhelpful, but did take a report, including the VIN. New subframes do not seem to be available, but used ones seem plentiful on a web search. I have not made a decision about repair / scrap as I have not gotten estimates in dollars or clock hours for the cost of the repair.
Repair is likely to be less expensive than purchasing a slightly newer equivalent vehicle.
- Dave L., Mastic, NY, US