Well let me add my "05" ford Escape as a new major problem, we just bought a new Honda so we decided to give the Ford to our daughter,, Friday afternoon around Dinner time I received a call from her stating the car wouldn't run, and she (31) was in tears. Luckily she had taken side roads to restaurant, the car won't go over 7 mph, and runs like its not getting enough fuel, well ,we borrowed a computer to hook up to this car and the readings are, Rapid misfire, so since its a weekend ,and its parked in the garage now what do we do? this sounds like the same damn problems All the other writers have stated,, cant hardly wait to stop in and talk with service dept. $2000. repair bill on a 05 and then it might not be correctly fixed,, This stinks Ford Motor Co,, or is it F ix O r R epair D aily.. well c'mon Monday / stay tuned

I bought this car used with approx. 23000 miles on it. Love the car. Driving home from PA to NY on Memorial Day with my 10 year old child in the car, and it stalled on the highway in a ton of traffic. Got it restarted and drove home a nervous wreck. The car was riding rough. Brought the car to a garage and was diagnosed as misfiring cylinders. From what I've learned, faulty spark plugs installed when the car was manufactured cause the coils to burn out which causes the PCM to fry. The PCM is about $1,000, and the spark plugs, coils, and cylinders also have to be replaced. Plus the cost of labor. I'm looking at about $2,000 in costs incurred. Ford is aware of this very common problem. I unfortunately was not. The warranty on the PCM expired at 8 years/80,000 miles, which for me was 2 weeks prior to the problem being diagnosed. I currently have about 75,000 miles on my car. Ford said it's unfortunate and they are sorry for the inconvenience but there is nothing they can do. Inconvenience? Ford has been aware of this manufacturing defect that threatens public safety and it should be covered by Ford regardless of the warranty terms. There should have been a recall. I will never buy another ford, and want to warn others.

Just like the 32 complaints already listed here- computer system failure 30 seconds after exiting an Interstate highway at 75 mph, engine stopped. able to drive it on 2 cylinders to repair shop. Told Ford knows about problem and says to start with coils but that did not complete repair - whole computer(PCM ?ECM?) Ford "very saddened" this happened to me( 75 yr old grandmother on return from Thanksgiving trip to KCity- 400 mi) but too bad - no recall or warranty. A week later there is a Ford recall on 450,000 vehicles including the Escape but NOT for computer failure. Cost to repair:$2700!!!

As with alot of 2005 Escape owners mine started with the stalling out when stopping. Have been babying it along til my refund will come in and I'm going to end up replacing all 6 coils, the computer, the coil connectors and the spark plugs...If there are that many people out their with this complaint why isn't Ford doing anything to fix it? I've owned nothing but Fords and have never had the problems with any of them like I am with my Escape. Until I replaced my spark plugs at around 80,000 miles I never had any issues with it...I love my escape but all these issues are irritating. I'm going to do the work myself so it's only going to cost me slightly over 500.00 compared to the 2500.00 I had been quoted. Today though I've pretty much cannot drive it until I fix it....Ford you know the problems are there and it's not just one person it's many. It's about time they start helping out their customers.

Please everyone that has this complain to www.safercar.gov . This safety issue needs an IMMEDIATE RECALL. I have already contacted a lawyer for a class asction lawsuit against ford. Ford sent out a TBS regarding the wrong plugs were installed which leads to this issue. Several Forums out there with SAME EXACT ISSUE. Ford doesn't care one bit in regards to safety of drivers. "Driving with sudden engine failure is not a safety concern" Who are they kidding with this crap? Or Call 1-888-327-4236 to file complaint.

The mechanic that fixed my car said that the computer chips on Ford Escapes are failing at a very high percent around 90000 miles. Not only does the computer chip burns out, it takes all the coils with it. Cost to repair is over $2000. This is not routine repair work but a flaw in design and Ford needs to step up and at least tell Ford owners what is probably going to happen. To repair the computer chip is around $800 vs over $2000. I would have replaced my computer chip myself if I knew this was going to happen. It's a real danger because you vehicle just dies wherever you are. Mine died right before I pulled onto a busy interstate. Ford has hurt their reputation by ignoring what should be a recall.

My 2005 Escape was running well until 2 days ago when it just died in the middle of the highway. I brought it to my mechanic, and to my surprise, found that I need to replace the spark plugs, coils, computer, and wiring harnesses!!!! Why? Because Ford installed the wrong spark plugs at the factory and this brought about the failure of the coils which shorted out the computer. There was an "in-house" report illustrating the problem, however, no vehicle owners were ever alerted, nor was a recall issued. I bought the SUV in 2005 for $26,000 and it is now worthless. The vehicle cost me approximately $4,500 a year, and I have nothing to show for it.

Sincerely

Joe Mazzone

After years of putting up with endless issues my 2005 Escape had I am livid! I want to say SOMETHING! I have spent $$$ time and time again for coils, plugs, and A NEW COMPUTER. I have had the interior lights go on for no reason, the alarm for no reason. Now their telling me I NEED another NEW COMPUTER? Come on 2 computers in a time span of 4 years. I bought the car brand new and honestly it has let me down so many times. Tow after tow stuck on Grand Central Pkwy In NY is NOT SAFE! I had a Honda Civic for years and that thing was remarkable! I want to know how to file this suit against FORD! This is not a joke! Someone needs to have a plan of action here to help us "unlucky" people so that justice is served before a fatality is!

I have a 2005 ford escape limited. I still over $6000.00 on. It runs rough. Tried everything. I have put over $700.00 in it and can't afford to do anymore. I am a single mother on a budget. Ford knows about the PCM problem with these vehicles and it makes me sick to my stomach that they will not recall them. I guess I will just have to drive it until it leaves me on the side of the road with my two children. I can't afford the $800 part that FORD wants me to buy. But doing research it wouldn't do any good to purchase it anyway because that one will eventually break too. WE NEED HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM (FROM THE FORD COMPANY ITSELF)!!!!!!!!!!

I was driving home from a local food festival downtown. I had noticed the car had hesitated at certain times, and the engine seemed to be misfiring. I was coming up to a stop sign, which was luckily on a side street, and the car completely died. Smoke came up from side of the hood. I tried to restart and the car would not start. Someone stopped and helped me push the car to the side of the road. This was the second time this happened to the vehicle. I would say this is a problem issue with this car, and an average of $2100 is not routine maintenance. It is a defect with the vehicle, and should be refunded under a recall or class action lawsuit. Luckily the first time was covered under warranty, but really FORD not just once twice, and if you don't know how to add that equals the third PCM module in my 2005 Escape.

My 2005 Ford Escape suddenly started running rough and then quit while doing about 50 mph down an overpass. The ABS light went on, then the Service Emission light then the engine light went on. I drove straight to Sears. They diagnosed it with needing 4 coils. After being replaced I got a call and was advised that I need to have it towed to my local Ford dealership as they were unable to fix it as it needed a new computer. This is my second day with the rental and Ford tells me they can't get to it until Monday. Stay tuned. . .

Pain in the "Butt". Computer failure after coil malfunction. Ford knows about the problem for 2005-2006, yet has failed to notify owners. Ford has notified dealers to get "new coils/spark plugs" to avoid blowing the computer. Thanks Ford. Never another Ford product. Was quoted $2000 to $2800 to start by local dealer. Did it myself with online computer sellers (tells you the scope of the problems) with new plugs/coils too - all total $400 less my time. Big difference if you can fix things yourself. I try to buy American, but treatment like this forces one to buy better quality somewhere else.

I purchased my 2005 Ford Escape second hand at a Mazda dealer in 2009. It had 120km on it. Since then I have put 16,533km on it. I was not aware of this electrical problem until last week when I jumped in it and it wouldn't start, I waited a bit and tried again. This time it started but I could tell it was missing and the engine light came on.

Looked it up on the internet, what I read about this problem almost made me sick. This is a well known problem that Ford admitted was their fault back in Jan. of 2005. From what I understand, the problem is the wrong spark plugs were installed at the factory, they send RFI back to the PCM through the coils, burning out the outputs on the PCM. This causes the vehicle to miss-fire, losing power or total engine failure.

Only Ford dealers were made aware of this problem in a TSB released on 05-11-1. Anyone that purchased a second hand 2005 escape privately, or at another dealership were not informed and are now SOL. This repair is covered on warranty if you are under 8 years/80,000 mi. = 128,747 km. That is "IF" you found out about it somehow. I missed the warranty by a lousy 7,786 km = 4837 miles.

My brother is the service manager at the local Ford dealership, so I took it in there. I wish he would have told me about the TSB sooner. Maybe he didn't know? He's only been working there 2 years. He did say no other 2005 escape has come in there with the same problem. Nor did he know of the back window spontaneously exploding problem many escape owners have had.

I could also say it's partly my fault for not researching the vehicle before or after I bought it. Weird, because I do that with almost everything else I buy. I know now to build my computers with proven reliable parts, not bleeding edge technology anymore. Why must I learn the hard way!?

Anyway, the test showed #4 had no spark. They recommended replacing all 6 coils, plugs and gaskets. I got them to replace all 6 of the COP's (coils), re and re intake, replaced plugs, gaskets, check power balance, pinpoint test, performed TSB 10-18-10, 3.4 hours labor, for a total cost of $627. Because of my family discount, this cost is half of what the average Joe off the street would pay.

They thought that might fix it, but I knew after reading about it, the PCM was fried also. Sure enough after they were installed the test showed #4 was still showing an error. So I asked them to order the PCM at a cost of $542 plus tax, re and re PCM, reprogrammed etc. (also at 1/2 price). So I'm guessing $700 total for a new PCM installed. For a grand total of around $1,330 (should have been $2,600)

I am now waiting for the PCM Ford has had on back order for 6 years. Goes to show how big the problem is. I feel the chances of finding Osama Bin Laden's body might be better. They can't even tell me how long it could take.

I'm not sure if the Mazda PCM (AAD) is the way to go? Or if I should look for a used LD-LH PCM from Ford? Are any of them safe (including the new ones?) I assume they have been modified? Are the old problematic LD-LG suffixes now LD-LH?

*There is also no mention in any of the TSB's of the Radio Frequency Interference device that costs $12.50 to replace. It is designed to absorb the feedback in the wiring as a stop block between the coils and the PCM. Could it be that this device has failed or is defective also and doesn't come up on the scope? I hear a few people having the same problems reappear after replacing the COP's, plugs and PCM's multiple times.

I'm also pissed Ford told me it's OK to drive my truck while I wait for the new PCM to come in (still running on 5 cyl.) just don't go on the highway. Good thing I didn't take this advice. I looked up what will happen if you do drive it. I surely don't need to spend another $2,000+ on 2 upper CAT's. Not to mention gas in the oil, causing more wear on the engine. I also hear the CAT's take at least 2 weeks to get. Oh, and the little thing of it is dangerous. Just driving the 1/2 km home it wants to die when you stop. I had to kick it in neutral waiting for a red light. It also has no power and the engine could still suddenly quit at any time.

I am however lucky my engine failed in my driveway, and not going 100km/h on the highway at night with a big 18 wheeler rubber-necking me. I hear a few people have had similar situations happen to them. I just got back from a 1000km trip pulling a trailer up and down some very curvy busy roads. When the engine fails there are no warnings. There is a quick de-acceleration, the brake lights don't come on, and you have no power steering or brakes.

Ford said this is not a safety issue, so it most likely won't be recalled. Sudden engine failure not a safety issue? That is insane! . It is certainly a public safety concern for everyone on our roads and highways. Not only for the 2005 Escape owners. Why do a certain number of people have to get injured or die before they realize this is a real safety issue? I wonder if some escape owners have died already? Are there any fatal crash investigations involving the 2005 Ford Escape's sudden engine failure? Somehow, I doubt it.

Don't get me wrong though. I am well aware that Ford has and does make some good products. But this mess was not handled correctly nor fairly. More importantly, Ford is denying it's a safety issue. For that alone, I'm off the Ford products, parts and service stations for good. I can't support or trust a company that puts money above the safety of their customers. I can only hope no one has, or will get injured or killed over this preventable problem.

So thank you Ford for putting my family and others on the road in extreme danger. Emptying my already thin wallet and ruining my last month of summer holidays for me and my family. I guess we have to take a cab now when we want to go fishing, camping or to my favorite telescoping spot on the mountain. Too bad about fishing... this may be the last year you can catch, and actually eat non-radioactive salmon on the north pacific west coast. Next year maybe I'll send free salmon to the CEO's of Ford, I'm sure it won't be a safety issue. Our government wouldn't lie to it's people or downplay the danger.

About one year ago, my Ford Escape started losing some power choking a lot. I changed the fuel filter, air filter (minor things), and then decided to change out the spark plugs. That still did not fix the problem. So, I changed the boots and even a few Coils and it was fixed. Well, a year later, the car just stops working. It will start but die very quickly. Took to Ford and it was diagnosed as a Faulty PCM due to a bad frequency between the coil and the PCM. So, typical Ford style, they want to rape you as muc has possible, so they wanted to charge me 2200 dollars to fix this problem. I decided against spending that much money (they charged me 140 per coil, a Motorcraft one by the way) where I am going to buy them from Rock Auto for only 66 per coil. My only problem now is having to Flash the PCM. I did NOT want to take it back to the dealer, but it seems the ONLY way to get it flashed. If anyone has any other ideas, please let me know. I am so frustrated that Ford let this go for so long without recalling this vehicle.

I am a Wedding Photographer and while traveling about 4.5 hours away from home to shoot a wedding I had problems about 2 hours into my trip. I was on Interstate 20 just outside of Columbia, SC. I was in the left hand lane behind a semi truck, there was another semi truck in the right lane beside me and behind me I had a large van.

I was going about 65-70 when suddenly, the car lost all power including the steering and all the warning lights blinked on. I somehow regained control of the car by shifting in neutral and restarting. I hate to think what would have happened had I not been able to react as fast as I did as the van behind me had to slam on his breaks to keep from hitting me. Once the semi truck was cleared of the right lane I got over and turned on my flashers. Since I had it running I was too scared to pull over on the side. I got to my nearest exit and pulled over. I turned off the vehicle and all the warning lights went off except the ABS and the check engine light. I restarted and drove about a mile to a mechanic. They could not see anything wrong but heard the misfire. The car was towed to Classic Ford in Columbia, SC. I had to rent a car to finish my trip as I couldn't let down a couple about to be married.

I just got the estimate to the tune of over $2700. It's the PCM Module along with coil, spark plugs and a few other things. I am now debating about weather to fix it or not as all the reviews I have read it seems like people continue to have problems after it's fixed. It sounds like Ford really needs to figure out a way to fix this chronic problem before someone dies in an accident.

Since the car is 2.5 hours away we plan to go get it and tow it back. Then decide on trading or fixing.