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 (!!)
1.3
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
135,385 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the hinges on the rear door separated from the body of the vehicle. The only thing that was attaching the hinges to the body was the door release mechanism or door shocks. The dealer (Suburban Ford of sterling heights, 40333 van dyke avenue, sterling heights, Michigan 48373) was contacted, but the vehicle was not taken in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,385.
- Sterling Heights, MI, USA
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- Sterling Heights, MI, USA