2005 Ford Escape Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 68
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 68 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 13 records
- engine light · 13 records
- spark plugs · 12 records
- control module · 10 records
- repaired failure · 10 records
- without warning · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was coming back to home from work driving on highway at 55-60 mph and suddenly my car starts decelerating itself and i was forced to pull it over on the shoulder, i was lucky that not one hit me. I completely turned the engine off and then i tried to start again, it started making cranking sound but did not start completely, so i had to call the towing truck to tow the car to my home. It could have been worse, i…
ODI 10682048
Engine And Engine Cooling
Was pulling away from a stop light and vehicle wouldn't go over 20 mph but no check engine light is on, it's not high idling or over heating. A week prior the check engine light was on and was told i had a mis fire on a cylinder and i replaced the spark plug and ignition coil and the engine light went off. *tr
ODI 10668576
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was going to work entering interstate 80 near vallejo, ca when as i was about to merge onto the freeway the vehicle became gradually unresponsive. I had to pull to the right where the car stalled and would not restart after several attempts. I then proceeded to have the vehicle inspected and was informed that the catalytic converters were defective and needed to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10711831
Engine And Engine Cooling
Have taken auto to two different mechanics have gotten a lot of different results. Have paid quite a bit still have problems with auto coasting then stalling & conking out all together. Would like to know if there has been recall on issue.. Thank you *tr
ODI 10655191
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
Complaint one: excessive rusted passenger side rear wheel well and strut mount, strut mount broke away. Complaint two: rusted engine cradle caused passenger side front half shaft to separate from center of the car causing the to stop moving foreword and loss of steering. *tr
ODI 10661279
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
I've always been a staunch defender of the ford brand...until now. The more research i did on the link between faulty factory-installed spark plugs and pcm failure, and fords knowledge of this link from the get-go, the angrier i become. There is a tsb out on this "known" issue however the warranty period only extends up to 80,000 miles. Pretty convenient since the average failure marker is 98k miles. Also convenient…
ODI 10628826
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
My car went to shop for exhaust repair when the front y pipe was removed my mechanic saw a large hole rusted through the frame(front engine cradle).frame was repaired by welding it. The rest of car frame appeared ok. Car only has 80k miles and is well maintained. This shouldn't have happened. Not there has been a recall on 2004 and earlier ford escapes for the same problem i feel the 2005 should be included in this…
ODI 10585987
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The engine began misfiring and the check engine light was illuminated. Upon inspection at the ford dealer they determined that all 6 coils and the powertrain control module had failed. The cost to repair was $2750.00. Ford is aware that many of these vehicles are having this problem but will not assist the owners in any way.
ODI 10567212
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
I have had problems with my ford escape for a few months. Generally when at a stop my engine would rev really high. After this went on for awhile now when applying the brake or at a stop the idling goes so low i'm afraid it's going to stall. I have had a mechanic test it and put it on an analyzer but the analyzer doesn't show a problem. I finally had the throttle motor replaced but it is still idling too low at…
ODI 10547178
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at approximately 40 mph, the car shook and died. I pulled into the turn lane and some helpful people assisted me in pushing my car to the nearest parking lot. I had my car towed to the mechanic that told me that i needed to have my engine coils and plugs replaced and that ford had put out a bulletin explaining this problem. After they fixed that, i learned that i also had to have the computer replaced…
ODI 10467134
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
I was headed home from work and got on the free way i noticed when i would accelerate my car would start shaking. I called my mechanic and he said to try and make it home when my car died twice but luckily i was able to get it started again to make it home. I got a diagnostics done on it to find out that the computer had burnt out along with 4 of the 6 coils. *tr
ODI 10457358
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the check engine light would illuminate sporadically. The dealer diagnosed that the spark plugs and pcm module failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 82,000.
ODI 10455527
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the ecm, six coil packs and spark plugs would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10455126
Engine And Engine Cooling
My cars computer (pcm) and four out of six coils burnt out due to faulty plugs i'm told. I was on the interstate when my cars engine just cut off and had to try and roll away from traffic without power steering. Ford has known about this problem and hasn't made a recall yet. It is costing me over 2000 dollars to get fixed and i've been reading that it has happened to other people multiple times. I could have been…
ODI 10454461
Engine And Engine Cooling
2ND SPARK PLUG FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10452098
Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving along at 50-55mph on busy road at rush hour. 2005 escape was running smoothly and all of a sudden there was a rumbling vibration and then it completely lost power and stopped. Fortunately, i was driving in the right lane and was approaching a traffic light. Managed to turn right at the intersection to get out of heavy flow of traffic. Was able to start the car again but the rumbling continued and the car had…
ODI 10453937
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and without warning, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and took the vehicle to a private mechanic where it was inspected. The mechanic advised that the coil pack failed due to computer failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10450634
Engine And Engine Cooling
Our 2005 ford escape has been meticulously maintained at the dealer where it was purchased. This can be verified by checking the service records at dale jarrett ford, indian trail, nc. On 2/25/12, the vehicle was diagnosed as having an oil leak between the main engine block and the crankshaft cradle. The seal between these two foundational structural parts of the engine is a simple applied bead of silicone sealant,…
ODI 10456446
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Sudden engine failure while driving approximately 50 mph. Told by mechanic it was a "fried" computer caused by incorrect spark plugs (original factory-installed). Will have to replace pcm, coils and plugs. *tr
ODI 10450209
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My wife went to on a trip and the vehicle started to misfire, went to a ford dealer, mechanic identified the problem; ignition coil #4 failed. She asked what needed done to fix properly so she would be safe and have no more trouble. He said to replace coil, plugs, and wires. That was done. On the way home it happened again, car shut off w/o warning on i95 @65 mph. Problem persisted and finally would not start and…
ODI 10448012
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 65 mph. The vehicle vibrated and the check engine light illuminated while the failure occurred. The contact also noticed smoke rising from under the hood. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that metal particles penetrated the engine and the engine would need to be replaced. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10447284
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would misfire at any time. The dealer diagnosed that the spark plugs, coil and computer failed and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 123,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10446892
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate violently while driving at various speeds. The dealer diagnosed that the motor mounts would need replacing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and he current mileage was 53,423.
ODI 10446830
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact was driving 50 mph when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the spark plugs were installed incorrectly and affected the electronic control module. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 127,000.
ODI 10446246
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake vigorously and stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that coil pack number one needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure…
ODI 10443136