61 problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2005 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2005 Escape.
My daughter was driving our 2005 Ford escpape on the highway at 55 mph when it completely cut off on her. Luckily she was able to get to the side of the highway without incident. She got the car back on and made it home, however, it was jerking and misfiring all the way home. We took it to a mechanic who said it needed spark plugs and 2 coils to the tune of $700. 00. When we went to pick it up we were told that the computer was shot and that we had to take it to the Ford dealership. The Ford place is replacing all 6 coils and the computer for $2300. 00. Apparently there is a known problem with Ford installing the wrong spark plugs in these models at the factory causing the coils and the computer to go out. I don't understand why Ford has not recalled this problem. Going down a highway at 55 mph and you car cuts off is a safety issue in my eyes!!.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while traveling 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who confirmed that the coils needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 92,000. Kmj.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was informed that there was a computer failure. The vehicle was being repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.
Around 150,000 miles the vehicle started stalling when slowing down or coming to a stop after exiting the highway, but it would only happen on very hot, humid days. I took a 2,000 mile round trip down south and it started happening more frequently, stalling at every toll booth, and didn't need to be as hot or humid for it to happen. They finally diagnosed it as the transmission solenoid, which I replaced. It ran ok for a few months, then it started up again. This time they said it appears to be running too rich, but they don't know why or how to fix it (I have consulted 2 garages). It intermittently idles rough, acting as though it wants to stall out and actually has several times.
My car stalled on a major highway. Diagnosed with a defective pcm. Ford has been aware of this common problem with this particular vehicle.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled as the engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the pcm and ignition coils were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000 and the current mileage was 195,000.
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 was 120,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for a diagnostic test. The test results showed a defect in the engine causing the cylinders to misfire. The mechanic noticed a cylinder was cracked and replaced the damaged cylinder. The repair did not remedy the misfiring. The dealer performed another diagnostic test. The second test results showed that all of the cylinders were misfiring and the computer had malfunctioned. The contact had replaced the coils several times before taking the vehicle to a mechanic. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current mileage was 124,000.
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 mileage was 71,000.
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 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,200.
2005 Ford Escape. Consumer states problems with vehicle stalling while driving.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostics, where the mechanic stated that the hard drive in the engine control module failed and the engine control module would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I was on my way to work in the morning on a busy highway. Just got into the passing lane and the whole thing died right there in the passing lane. Thank god no one was very close to me and that there was a policeman coming down the mountain and saw me. He pulled behind me to block the lane. This was a very unsafe situation. If someone would have been close in back of me, they would have ass-ended me or would have had to quickly get in another lane or oncoming traffic. I had to have the vehicle towed to the garage. Replaced the spark plugs, all 6 coils and the computer was fried. After a bit of research online, I saw that there are many complaints about this unsafe issue with the 2005 Escape. Some suddenly stopping on the interstate. From what I have read, it is due to the spark plugs Ford installed in the 2005 Escape. Not understanding why there is no recall. This is a very unsafe situation, that Ford can stop by putting out a recall. Would they rather have a law suite when someone loses their life due to their negligence that can be prevented. This was a quite an expensive bill that I had to pay which could have been prevented if Ford would have issued a recall. I will think twice before buying another Ford.
After driving at high speeds and then slowing down, (for example: getting off the interstate on the offramp) the Escape will stall out and the engine will stop. It will start again, but will stall out when the car is put into gear. This has happened multiple times to me. Mechanics have not been able to repeat the issue. There is a recall on the 2004 Escape due to this exact mistake, but the Ford dealership will not fix mine because they cannot repeat the issue.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on the highway the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to local mechanic who diagnosed that two of the plugs and coils were defective as a result the computer was damaged and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance with the repair. The vehicle identification number was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 54,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While stopped at a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the torque converter would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,064. Updated 02/15/bf updated 03/16/12.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut down; there were no power brakes or steering. She was able to restart the vehicle but it continued to stall on her way home. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the power control module was the cause of the failure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 105,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle, then it finally started. The failure began two months ago. The dealer was notified and informed the contact that there were no related recalls. The dealer also performed a diagnostic test which concluded that the coil failed and that the power control module needed to be repaired. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired due to the cost. The current mileage was approximately 77,958. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The computer short, because a water leak in the computer, the vehicule stalled on the bridge.
2005 Ford Escape v-6 4wd stutters and stalls when it slows to a stop. At this time, able to restart again. Vehicle has 105,000 miles on it. Recent problem, appears to be worse in cold weather.
I bought a used 2005 Escape with 40k miles. It has been pampered and now had just over 50k on it. I went to start it on a cold morning and it would not start. After it warmed up I tried again and it fired, but not running on all cylinders. It turns out the ignition coils are prone to failure. This car is only 3 years old and I need to replace three of the six ignition coils? this car is out of warranty so I am responsible for the repair. The car kept stalling and had a top speed of around 30mph on the way to the dealership to diagnose the problem. I will never buy another Ford product again. I am disgusted!.
I own a Ford Escape 2005 four door 4wd that has been every 2-3 years in the shop for coils and computer damage. Ford has a problem with these cars and the problem is that last Friday I was driving on a main road when all of a sudden my car just died while I am driving in a 50 mile zoned road. Luckily, I was able to quickly maneuver the vehicle to a safe spot. I was informed that it will cost $2700 to replace the computer that was shorted out due to the coils going bad - I had the coils changed two times since 2007 Ford knows about this problem Ford srb 09. 2. 6 and TSB 09-2-6 ignition coil problem that so many others are having with this car - the car stalls always when driving 50 or more on a main road or highway and it is very dangerous to all of a sudden lose power on a highway at high speeds and not being able to even move the steering wheel to glide your car safely to the side of the road due to the steering locking up because the car dies totally. The computer codes that show up are p0351 -p0354 and some other ones that I didn't write down when I was talking to the thompsons mechanic. I cant believe that this year and model wasn't recalled - according to thompsons, there is a back order for the computer module for this car, two weeks minimum due to so many Escapes 2005 needing this same computer because it was shorted out prematurely and unsafely. It never happens when you drive less than 50 so this is strange and very dangerous. I would like Ford to repay us the damages and costs that us customers, have dished out recurring every 2-3 years. Coils should not have to be replaced that many times nor should the plugs and absolutely not the computer. Please look into this and make Ford do a recall and retroactive since they already have so many complaints about this same problem but they don't want to or refuse to do a mass recall.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 60 mph. The contact also stated that the failure occurred a total of at least four times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the computer system was replaced. The failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 55,000.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on several occasions. It was maneuvered off the road and later started. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, the first few times the stalling occurred, however the last time it was towed to the dealer. The dealership could not duplicate the problem. Updated 10/18/2006 -.
New 2005 Ford Escape has numerous issues that are not being addressed by multiple dealer shops: - intermittent stalling, similar to problem causing recall of 2001 - 2003 Escapes. Car will suddenly lose power, resulting in loss of power sterring and brakes. Dealer cannot reproduce, so will do nothing about it. - gasoline smell and loud knocking from engine in hot temperatures. - extremely low gas mileage, almost 50% below advertised mileage. These complaints appear in other reports as well, so this is not isolated. Ford is doing its best not to address any of these issues and telling people to just deal with it.