2005 FORD ESCAPE Electrical Systemwiring Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2005 FORD ESCAPE
3 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN AN ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO SMOKE AND STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE SPARK PLUGS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,200. UPDATED 02/09/12*LJ THE VEHICLE WAS REAIRED. UPDATED 02/13/12
DT: THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED IT WAS THE SPARK PLUGS. ALSO THE COIL PACK MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
MY WIFE STARTED OUR 2005 ESCAPE AND PLACED OUR GRANDAUGHTER IN HER CAR SEAT. MY WIFE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND WHEN SHE LOOKED OUT HER WINDOW, SHE NOTICED THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. SHE QUICKLY SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, REMOVED MY CRYING GRANDAUGHTER FROM HER SEAT, AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE FLAMES OUT. SHE EVENTUALLY SUCCEEDED, BUT NOT BEFORE THE HEAT CRACKED THE MIRROR AND MELTED THE HOUSING. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED (AND NOTED) THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT INSIDE THE MIRROR MELTED AND STARTED THE FIRE. PICTURES WERE TAKEN AND SENT TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR REPAIR AUTHORIZATION. FORD RESPONDED WITH A LETTER TO ME, TITLED "GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS," AND DIRECTED ME TO SIGN IT BEFORE REPAIRS COULD BE AUTHORIZED. I DID NOT SIGN THE LEGAL DOCUMENT, AS I WAS UNSURE OF THE MEANING OF ALL THE...
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
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Suspensionfront
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Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Visibilitywiper
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Seat Belts
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
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Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
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Tires
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Hybrid Propulsion System
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Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
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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