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 (!!)
Did not notice any problems prior - no lights, no warnings etc. Brakes seemed to operate normally. I finished work that day and jumped in my car to go home. There's a hill with a STOP sign at the bottom of it to get onto the main thoroughfare. I went to SLOW down to stop and NOTHING happened. Worst nightmare. I pumped multiple times and nothing. I've had other cars when the brake fluid is low, pumping will bring up the pressure. This was NOT the case, however after many pumps a slight slowing occurred. What to do? It was rush hour - no garage within miles. Lots of traffic.
I opted to drive 8 miles home on the Interstate being SUPER CAUTIOUS and leaving extra, extra space for slowing. I made it home safely and got the car to the mechanic the next morning 2 blocks away. They said the brake lines were frayed, the tubing was dried out and crumbly. $100 for each wheel to replace brake lines.
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Did not notice any problems prior - no lights, no warnings etc. Brakes seemed to operate normally. I finished work that day and jumped in my car to go home. There's a hill with a STOP sign at the bottom of it to get onto the main thoroughfare. I went to SLOW down to stop and NOTHING happened. Worst nightmare. I pumped multiple times and nothing. I've had other cars when the brake fluid is low, pumping will bring up the pressure. This was NOT the case, however after many pumps a slight slowing occurred. What to do? It was rush hour - no garage within miles. Lots of traffic.
I opted to drive 8 miles home on the Interstate being SUPER CAUTIOUS and leaving extra, extra space for slowing. I made it home safely and got the car to the mechanic the next morning 2 blocks away. They said the brake lines were frayed, the tubing was dried out and crumbly. $100 for each wheel to replace brake lines.
- Sandy H., Knoxville, TN, US