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:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8 miles
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Passenger's side air bag light comes on intermittently while the seat is occupied. Owner contacted the dealer, and was informed that the sensors for the seat was responding intermittently, and the air bag may not deploy properly upon impact. Owner states that this defect occurs when driving at 25 mph or greater.
- Great Mills, MD, USA
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- Great Mills, MD, USA