2005 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 124
- 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 124 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 27 records
- check engine · 19 records
- repaired failure · 19 records
- without warning · 16 records
- spark plugs · 16 records
- engine light · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 49 |
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 150–400k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 154,235.
ODI 10904955
Engine · Service Brakes
After driving even short distances, the vehicle is real real hot.had new brakes put on and they still squeel
ODI 10875080
Engine
The vehicle began to stall and die while driving. Before the incident no previous warning signs had been present. The day the incident occurred the vehicle began to rock back and forth during a complete stop. When the vehicle began driving again everything seemed fine, until the several warning lights flashed on and then off (engine, tire pressure..) and the vehicle speed began to reduce. After a moment the speed…
ODI 10897473
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. After coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
ODI 10839943
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine coils and the spark plugs needed to be replaced, inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 10846390
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Bought my 05 xlt escape last may 2015 and all of a sudden it started to shudder stall while idling and just completely die when i was driving on the highway! Got the codes read and it said i had a misfire on cylinder 2, so i put new coils and spark plugs in it but it's still not working! Still doing a misfire and it's running bad when it decides to crank up! Now it's not even drivable.
ODI 10846378
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Was driving my car to work - at first if didn't want to start but cranked fine. Let it sit idle and headed to work - 1/2 to work stopped at a light where it started to shudder like it was going to stall (never had any issues before and still no warning lights). Got thru the intersection and loss all power on the busiest street in bowling green. I didn't even have enough power for my emergency blinkers. Stuck where i…
ODI 10818302
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Drove from washington state to utah on family vacation 14nov15. Filled up with gas in boise, i.d. And 1 mile into that drive felt a surge and then slight loss of power driving at 70mph. Then it was fine. When we got into spanish fork, ut. We had a loss of power when we came off the high way and contacted our friend who's dad owns his own mechanic shop k&k auto in spanish fork, ut. He got the codes cleared and said…
ODI 10807654
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. Hile driving at 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.
ODI 10775364
Engine
On two occasions, while driving the car has stalled. During stops at red lights-if i do not hold brake and hit gas simultaneously the car stalls. It has cut off twice when i failed to do this. Also, while driving it loses gas while pressing gas for several seconds then speeds up hastily where i would run into another car if i don't quickly slam brakes. Happened end of july and in august 2015. Also, had oil change at…
ODI 10779374
Electrical System · Engine
Our daughter was driving her 2005 ford escape. She had just gotten on the turnpike - as she was driving the dash board lights started flashing and the car started slowing down - the steering wheel locked up and the car died. She luckily was able to get to the side of the highway and was not hurt. It was about 99 degrees outside at 2:00 in the afternoon. We had to have a tow truck take the vehicle to a car repair…
ODI 10744160
Engine · Unknown Or Other
This vehicle was maintained regularly... There were no leaks/ no burning....no warning...the oil magically disappeared...lucky we were only traveling local and and a low speed. Simply put ...the engine blew/ceased with research i have found many owners having the exact same problem. I was am shocked at the sudden engine failure and that others have the same issue, means we didn't do anything to cause this problem.
ODI 10766382
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and all electrical functions failed. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 76,300.
ODI 10724611
Engine
I was driving home from wok at 10:15pm when the engine completely shut down. I had the vehicle towed to the local ford dealer. They determined there was a problem with the pcm and coils. A family member had had the same problem with her 2005 ford escape. I checked with the dealer to see if there was a recall for this problem, but was told there was not. Hower,information on carcomplaints.com stated that there was a…
ODI 10746808
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving various speeds, oil leaked from the oil housing into the coolant of the vehicle. In addition, the contact smelled a burning odor in the vehicle at the time of purchase. Auto connection in raleigh, north carolina was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure could be corrected with regular oil changes; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was…
Fire reported
ODI 11097781
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving at 65 mph, the engine warning light illuminated first and then all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. In addition,the vehicle stalled. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle shook. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs were burned. The vehicle was…
Fire reported
ODI 10713081
Electrical System · Engine
On several ocassions, vehicle security alarm sounded several times while trying to start engine. Alarm horn eventually deactivated after pushing key button during several starting attempts. Drove vehicle out of parking lot slowing for stop light and vehicle completely shut off. Major safety concern. Restarted engine and gauges swing minimum to maximum continually with air bag light on, check engine light on, theft…
ODI 10726014
Engine
Have tried and called ford dealers mechanics i found out yesterday tech bulletin issued plugs coils new computer cost over 2700. Defective engine mounts rattle ford new in 2005 coils would burn out computer. Never issued recall or warranty. Car is junk still paying called ford took info. Said sorry nothing they can do paint terrible rust. I hv a piece of poop car with balance not safe to drive round idle stalls…
ODI 10704306
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure only occurred once. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10712022
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving at highway speed (appx 55mph) in 5 o'clock traffic in raleigh, nc on us 1 and the vehicle lost speed. All emergency lights came on. Forced to pull the vehicle off onto the shoulder and was almost rear ended. The vehicle sputtered and totally cut off. Attempted to restart the vehicle but it kept cutting off. I was unable to restart the vehicle and was stranded on the highway. After a call to a family…
ODI 10694980
Engine
I was driving home from work and my car would not switch gears, the car stalled and caused me to get into an accident causing damage to the back of my car and the front. I had not had the car for a year.
Crash reported
ODI 10747038
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving at 30 mph when the service light came on. Two minutes later vehicle lost acceleration power, seemed to stall. Had to coast to side of the road quickly to get out of way. The service light is no longer on and vehicle seems to be driving ok. Was told it was a sticky throttle body. *tr
ODI 10692386
Electrical System · Engine
While driving vehicle shuts off without warning, usually restarts but have had it towed. Car has been back to dealer 11 times in 12 months for same problem. No rhyme or reason can be city or highway. It is usually preceded by interior light and or door adjar light coming on , after stall happens check engine light comes on. Dealer has replaced countless fuel and emmision parts including ecm and coils, fuel pump etc.…
ODI 10824109
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10691829
Electrical System · Engine
While driving about 30 mph, the car started sputtering as if it were running out of gas. I was near a gas station and as i was pulling in, the engine just stopped and the power steering went dead. The car then wouldn't restart. I called aaa and they couldn't start it, so i had the car towed to the ford dealership. They examined the car and later that day told me the coils overheated and fried the pcm. Now it needs…
ODI 10679860