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2005 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Ford Escape brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

154000 mi

US $1907
Rotors and pads, and calipers needed to be replaced. Brakes failed completely including the emergency brake. 
68000 mi

US $98
High pitched whine which went away with stepping on Brake. Mechanic thought it needed new brakes, but on inspection saw there was 50% of pad life left. He lubed and put back together. No more whine. 
92000 mi

US $429
Small leak in the brakes vacuum assist was causing a high pitched whine until brakes were depressed. Turn out it was not being sealed when letting off the brakes 
156000 mi

US $289
Broken brake line required tow to shop for brake line replacement, fluid purge. 
148000 mi

US $135
Front brake line deteriorated and began leaking. As a precaution I had both front lines replaced. Towed to local shop due to losing too much fluid. Oil changed as well. 
152000 mi

US $18
replaced both front abs tone rings myself. rings cost $13 from rockauto. bought a 32mm socket to make the repair for $5. 

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2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

137000 mi

US $900
Replaced front brake pads and rotors. 
42244 mi

US $48
When removing the Exhaust manifold for above repair found ABS ring on the Drive Axle was broken, they want 540.00 for a new Axle, I had them JB Weld the ring and all is good so far. Cost on JB weld was 48 Dollars 
125000 mi

US $750
Abs light on, 4wd light blinking 
80180 mi

C $700
normal wear. a brake wire needed replacement. 
102000 mi

US $1500
Broken ring in axle, axle was replaced. Front brakes and rotors installed. Spark Plugs and Air Filter replaced. 
177300 mi

US $60
ABS Tone Ring failed on front left axle. Decided to replace axle instead of trying to force new ring onto old axle. 
178000 mi

US $270
ABS tone rings failed on both Te right drive shaft. Original shafts replaced instead of fitting new rings. Concurrently, front rotors and pads were also replaced when the left shaft was replaced. 
62000 mi

US $672
DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL SENSOR-RING FAILED. NEEDED REPLACEMENT. 
167000 mi

US $90
Rear brake pads and parking brake cable. One old pad had fallen off. 
84940 mi

C $200
Also, the ABS tone ring on the same side needed replacing. When I went to get the vehicle certified for the buyer, both brake (flex) lines required replacing (apparently a common repair on that vehicle).  
46500 mi

C $330
Replaced rear rotors and pads at same time. Replaced r/r caliper (seized). 5.5 hrs labour, $330 for parts. 
47740 mi

C $100
Replaced seized left rear caliper. 

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2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD

70000 mi

US $15
Replaced the right from ABS Ring $14.99. 

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2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

89000 mi

US $180
Front ABS Tone ring cracked which activates ABS system at incorrect times. 
88500 mi

US $210
Replaces ABS system tone ring due to a ABS light on and system working during wrong times 

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2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

80000 mi

US $900
Tune ring on left hand side failed 

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