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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. Read more »
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 (!!)
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pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,470
- Average Mileage:
- 112,100 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- new ECM computer (3 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Driving with a trailer (had the factory tow package) to pick up a motorcycle 3 hours away and without warning the check engine light began flashing and the vehicle began bucking like a bronco. I pulled over and turned off the vehicle. Wouldn't start back up. All lights flashing. Began to throw a misfire code. Having previously owned a Mazda van with the same engine, I anticipated the problem was a coil as they are prone to go on this vehicle.
What I WASN'T aware of is that this particular year and maybe some surrounding years had a PCM that allowed the voltage back into the unit when the coil was fried. After spending no small penny getting the vehicle towed 3 hours, I tried swapping out the coil to no avail. I opened the computer and found the culprit as I learned of this common issue (no warning whatsoever). I had the computer repaired to the tune of $700 but in the end it was money in the trash as it never ran right again. Junked it.
- Frank H., Barrie, ON, Canada