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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 (!!)

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$550
Average Mileage:
66,950 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. get a new alternator bearing (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
2005 Ford Escape engine problems

engine problem

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2005 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 252015

Escape V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 97,850 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Well, it was making a loud squealing noise for 3 days, now it won't start at all. I spent $125 on a battery, another $120 on a new alternator. Plus tow. It still doesn't run. So, I am super irritated. I wish I did not buy this truck. Only 9 payments left and it is in the garage collecting dust. I have multiple problems. Windows, A/C, Alarm, Electrical System and now it just doesn't start.

- L S., North Las Vegas, NV, US

problem #1

Dec 122009

Escape LTD V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,040 miles

My alternator bearing was squealing so high piched it woke my neighbours up. this only happened when it was really cold out and only on a cold start (I leave for work at 5am on Sundays so they really loved me! ) the technicians at ford had fun racking up a 550$ bill for a serpentine belt a pulley and a tensioner, plus the hourly rate to install all of these parts over three seperate occasions first the belt repalcement $$> take SUV home still noisy> back to ford > install pulley $$> back home> more noise> back to ford> install tensioner$$> back home> more noise!> back to ford> diagnose> "good news we found the problem it was your alternator bearing!" which is covered under warranty!" "because you went through all this were willing to pay half your deductible." GEE THANKS!

- pos ford, Ottawa, ON, Canada

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