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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 (!!)
9.3
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,260
- Average Mileage:
- 125,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 116 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (46 reports)
- replace wheel well (26 reports)
- ford should recall (10 reports)
- replace/rebuild shock tower (9 reports)
- it's a junk and not a safe car (6 reports)
- repaired effected areas (6 reports)
body / paint problem
Helpful websites
- Www.Safercar.Gov - File with the government. My car only has 69000 miles and pass. rear wheel well is gone
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
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Awful issue, but when you've got the right parts to fix it, it's not that bad. My mechanic told me they've done a few using the reinforcement bracket kit from BSS auto parts. I ordered mine from them online for under $100 and ended up installing it in less than an hour in my driveway, nothing hard. Nicely designed brackets that fit like a glove. No cutting, no welding.
I'm glad I found something like this. Otherwise because of how the rust is spreading on the body, it makes it impossible to weld in a new fender - that's what I've been told. Some people ended up paying hundreds and hundreds on an extensive welding job... they get a bad surprise when the guy starts to seek for healthy metal for welding and takes the whole day for the job... welding the fender is not the way to fix it. Instead bolt this bracket on the frame, it's cheaper on parts and labour, and truly solid. My two cents for what it's worth...
- danrus, Newark, US