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2005 Ford Escape
Transmission Problems
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 (!!)
2005 Ford Escape Transmission Problems
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- Transmission Failure
- Won't Engage Into Gear
- Doesn't Always Shift Into Reverse
- Od Light Flashes And Won't Go Into Gear
- Jumped Out Of Drive To Netural
- Shifting Roughly
- NHTSA: Power Train: Automatic Transmission
- NHTSA: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (Tcm, ...
- NHTSA: Power Train: Manual Transmission
- NHTSA: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Column ...
- NHTSA: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Torque Converter
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