2005 FORD ESCAPE Electrical Systemignition Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2005 FORD ESCAPE

2 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemignition Complaints

#10263667 | March 30, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT REPAIRS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND THEY REDUCED THE REPAIR COST TO $1,100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE THE FAILURE WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 92,000. UPDATED 4/23/09 *CN THE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 04/27/09.*JB

#10158100 | May 23, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT AT LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STOPPED FORWARD MOTION WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED BRAKE PRESSURE. ALSO, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. ADDITIONALLY, THE KEY IS DIFFICULT TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. IN SPITE OF THE ONGOING PROBLEMS, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY THE DEALER.

Other 2005 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas

Suspension 441 complaints Structurebody 360 complaints Electrical System 142 complaints Engine 130 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 128 complaints Wheels 98 complaints Power Train 79 complaints Unknown Or Other 76 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 68 complaints Steering 47 complaints Service Brakes 40 complaints Structure 34 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 29 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 28 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 27 complaints Air Bags 22 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 20 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 18 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 15 complaints Structureframe And Members 14 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 11 complaints Visibility 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 8 complaints Seats 8 complaints Suspensionrear 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Visibilitywiper 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Hybrid Propulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 1 complaint Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Batterythermal Management 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint

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