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:
$730
Average Mileage:
42,800 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
replaced thermostate and water by pass hose (1 reports)
Stop Safely Now - I have a 2005 escape hybrid. At one point my car would slam to a stop and the message Stop Safely Now would appear on the dashboard. This was due to the overheating of the hybrid components because the "motor electronics cooling system" had quit working.My ford dealer wanted $842.00 to fix it. The above url tells you how to do it yourself. I found my replacement "MECS" at rockauto.com, also replace the relay associated with it. You can get the part numbers from your dealer. Paying myself $50 per hour labor, I still saved over $500.
At 42,771 miles the engine overheated (No Light) and I had to have a Radiator Hose, Thermostat and Head gasket replaced to fix the problem.
I pulled over because I could see the steam coming from the engine and it was losing power. The repairs were done at a Ford Dealership at a cost of $726.48. Labor cost was 587.53, parts $127.92 and Tax $11.03.
This is turning out to be a very expensive car to maintain to say the least.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
At 42,771 miles the engine overheated (No Light) and I had to have a Radiator Hose, Thermostat and Head gasket replaced to fix the problem.
I pulled over because I could see the steam coming from the engine and it was losing power. The repairs were done at a Ford Dealership at a cost of $726.48. Labor cost was 587.53, parts $127.92 and Tax $11.03.
This is turning out to be a very expensive car to maintain to say the least.
- James B., Placentia, CA, US