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
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,969 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle accelerated. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
I pulled into 45 mph traffic and the throttle seemed to be stuck open and did not slow when my foot was removed from the accelerator. I pressed up and down on the accelerator with my left foot on the brake and was able to slow and pull to the side of the road. When trying to put the vehicle in motion again, the accelerator could not be budged. I was towed to a local mechanic and he cleaned the throttle body. I have been problem free for 4-5 months but am noticing a sticking problem again. I have seen online that this is a prevalent problem with this model. I called Ford but their customer satisfaction program which helps with the replacement of the throttle body is currently only for model years 2009-2012. This is dangerous, control of the vehicle is greatly affected.
- Kenai, AK, USA
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While driving on the interstate at appx 70 mph I heard a beep and at the same time the dash indicated a wrench, and message to stop safely now, and the car would no longer accelerate. Pulled over and shut the engine off, waited a few minutes then restarted the engine. The message was no longer on the dash and the car drove normally for a few minutes then happened again. This went on several times until I could get to a place where I felt safe to stop. Brought the car in and they replaced the hybrid cooling pump. Now, 1 yr later the same thing is happening again. Was driving appx 50 mph and same beep, message and car would not accelerate. This time I was close enough to home to be able to restart and get home safely.
Two regular ongoing issues......when driving, if foot is taken off gas pedal to ease up speed, gas pedal then sticks as if something is blocking it (nothing is blocking), no amount of pressing will move it, after some seconds or a minute, it will function again. Happens most often when cold, or when just starting out. Car continues to decelerate until the gas pedal begins to function again. Second issue.......engine light with code P0455 is on most of the time, gas cap loose light will also come on, replacing gas cap did not help.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated the while she drove at 35 mph the accelerator pedal stick to the floor board. The accelerator pedal had to be depressed several times to release the pedal. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were 48,000.
I had to have the throttle cable replaced had it done at D patrick Ford Ford recalled 2001 thru 2004 models for same replacement. I contacted Ford and even though I purchased my 2005 in April of 2004they pretty much said sorry about your luck. I still think they should have reimbursed me for this due to it being the same issue with the same vehicle made at the same time frame the said they had not had enough complaints for it to be a recall. My daughter and grandchildren could have been seriously injured or worse. Please check this issue on 2005 Escapes [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Updated 9/25/2014
My pregnant girl friend was driving the Ford Escape to work, when the gas pedal got stuck to the floor and would not release for about 30 seconds then about two miles down the road it did it again for the same amount of time. After that she parked and had it towed to find out we had a defective throttle body that Ford will not cover under there recall.
We first experienced the sticking gas pedal in maybe 2008. We brought it to hawk Ford in oak lawn, ill and they said there was nothing wrong with our truck.. this problem continued on and off for years. The last straw was when my husband had to drive approximately 50 miles with his foot on the brake and the gas pedal to get to our house. I had previously reported this life-threatening situation to your database a few years ago. I followed up with several letters/E-mails to Ford, all of which were unsympathetic and met with veiled sarcasm and lack of interest. I still wonder how they sleep at night knowing this terrible and dangerous defect is real.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the accelerator pedal seized and failed to release. The vehicle failed to slow down. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the gear was shifted into park and the engine was turned off. After restarting, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I have experienced several cases over the years with the 2005 Ford Escape seeming to idle very-very low and when attempting to accelerate (for instance from a stop sign) the acceleration is very very slow and then ramps up after a few seconds.this occurs intermittently but regularly and despite taking it to several repair shops, none have managed to provide a reasonable explanation but have all recognized it. Recently I have noticed issues, especially at highways speeds, of the vehicle "shuddering" as if the brakes are having trouble slowing the vehicle which im concerned may be from the throttle not disengaging properly when released (almost like its stuck or frozen). We have recently in my region of the country been experiencing a few cold snaps and that brings me to the most recent issue. When attempting to use the vehicle today, I noticed that the accelerator seemed "stuck" or frozen. I depressed it a few times, no luck as it seemed "frozen". I took it to mean that the cold (it got down below 15* F. in Georgia) and let it run for a bit to warm. I pushed accelerator and it seemed unstuck. I put in reverse and attempted to accelerate backwards. I found the pedal would not come off the floorboard. I stopped the vehicle and after looking at the pedal, I was able to move it freely and looking at the connection I thought it had broken or became disconnected. I came back from work after getting ride from wife and went to inspect it. The pedal this time acted as expected although I could hear squeaking and it thumped when I hit the brakes. It seems that the cod had frozen something or exacerbated whatever was causing issues in general. I called Ford and they mentioned something had been done in 06 and then I read article about 17 year old who died after her Escape throttle became stuck in a similar way after having a recent repair.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the accelerator pedal seized and caused the vehicle to erroneously accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Backing out of garage car died. Trying to accelerate at stop lights tries to die hesitates jerks theft light cones on. Upon trying to accelerate to enter freeway same thing and when trying to pass a car. Came upon S hill and it almost died N would not go over 50 mph almost causing wrecks very scary day. Earlier in week died a couple times while idling but this accelerating problem is hazardous. If it is throttle body which it probably is from what I'm reading on the internet. Please do a recall and fix this!!!!!!!!
The gas pedal was stuck after mashing on it hard it broke loose when approching a stop sign I stopped and try to go again but gas pedal was stuck why is there not a recall. I also have transmission and rearend problems but they both are costly repairs I am concerned about the gas pedal please fix it before someone gets hurt there really should be a recall on
From a stop this vehicle has a problem with the throttle. It is intermittent, but when it occurs you unable to press the throttle. It is jammed. It seems if I place the gear shift back into park then to drive it will be free again and drive normally. This started happening once in a while years ago, but seems to be occurring a lot more frequently now.
I purchased car in January 2005, first time of this incident was in 2007, November, but it has been an ongoing problem during the winter months more so than summer. I am so nervous about having an accident I just want it fixed. I have it at a Ford dealer right now and it is going to cost me $650 to have this repaired. I certainly hope this will fix the problem, but I do not have faith here.
Saturday, November 23, 2013 I left home to do errands as I drove down to the first intersection and stopped when the light turned green the gas pedal with not move it was stuck, I tried to push it down with both feet but that didn't work either, finally after pumping the pedal the car lunged forward and I made it through the intersection. I decided to go back home and not drive this car. As I travel through the intersection and down the road I tried to accelerate again the pedal stuck. I'm on a 35 mph highway and I slowed to a terrifying 3mph before the pedal would work again. This is a safety issue! from what I have been reading this is a problem for many and there should be some sort of investigation or recall before someone get seriously injured or a fatal accident happens!
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- Lima, OH, USA