2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,500 miles

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problem #2

Mar 302009

Escape 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles
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 the ignition coil assembly was replaced. Updated 04/27/09.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #1

May 232006

Escape 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,000 miles
: 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.

- Galesburg, IL, USA

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