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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 (!!)

4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,070 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2005 Ford Escape transmission problems

transmission problem

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2005 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 302010

Escape

  • 49,700 miles

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

2005 Ford Escape bin [xxx]. broke clutch pedal spring. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Hatillo, PR, USA

problem #1

Mar 062006

Escape 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 4,440 miles
: the contact stated while parked with the emergency brake off the vehicle rolled backwards. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. They dealer was able to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 03/28/06.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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