Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2005 Ford Escape

Nothing let up to the failure. Car died while pulling out in traffic. Was told it was the coil paks gone bad. Replaced them. Then told the calatlyic converter burn out when the coils went. Come to find out this is a issue for is aware of on the 2005 Escape. I was almost rear ended when this happened and has a hard time getting off the road. No indication it was going to stall. This is a safety issue on these cars. I have already put out close to $200. 00 and its still not fixed. Iit also has blown up my computer in the car. I was scared to death and very lucky that I was not hit. Ford is aware of this problem and will do nothing about it. What will it take for some action to be taken? somebody getting killed before Ford is made to do something with this issue.

2005 Ford shuts off after long distance or no distance shutter like you are pushinng in a clutch but this is maual drive than shuts down dealer says they CA. T fine problem.

While vacationing in myrtle beach, my 2005 Ford esape ran sluggish and was missing after a heavy rain. Had it towed to the local dealer where they told me that the casing for the pcm had leaked and water had gotten into the pcm and caused the malfunction. This problem also caused the plugs and coils to need replacing. Parts were not available and had to wait two weeks for repairs. Received a call from dealer saying that it was also necessary to replace the exhaust manifold and the catalytic converter. Another 3 days and the total bill from the dealer was $5,262. 38. Along with a rental car for 1. 5 weeks and two additional days in hotel made for an expensive holiday. Called Ford customer service when I returned home and they were not even interested in my situation. Needless to say, I will never own another Ford, and am now driving japanese.

2005 Ford Escape 94,000 miles, catalytic converter plugged, out of 8yr 80,000 mile warranty, about $2000 to fix.