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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 249 repairs.
2005 Ford Escape transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (28%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Escape
Engine not specified
| 53940 mi C $250 |
the rear end differential needs to be replaced as the bearings are wearing out. Ford says that the replacement part costs $2200.00 / $3600 installed. None of the Escape forums list this kind of problem. |
| 54560 mi C $1400 |
CLUTCH OF REAREND ASSEMBLY PREMATURELY WORN OUT. METAL FILINGS FOUND IN REAREND OIL. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY WITH USED PART AS NEW PART TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. |
| bad piston. caused by revving engine to high due to transmission failure. |
2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 121000 mi US $200 |
CV axles. |
| 81000 mi US $1000 |
The torque converter was bad and had to be replaced. |
| 63860 mi $120 |
gasket in rear differential (oil leak), $40 |
| 67580 mi $2000 |
failed automatic transmission |
| 184140 mi C $2800 |
replaced transmission, radiator, added transmission cooler |
2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 63240 mi C $112 |
Pinion seal/gasket reported 'seeping' during former repair, but was not critical. Repaired along with other warranty item. |
| 102000 mi US $650 |
The "traction rings" in the 4WD system broke and had to be replaced. It's a common problem; ABS light stays on and 4WD light blinks 8 times. Not Built Ford Tough at all. |
| 50344 mi US $1295 |
First new vehicle I opted NOT to buy the extended warranty for, well it bit me! Transfer Case failure, I noticed noise in the front end, took it in to get looked at, the transfer case was totally destroyed, on the inside. Was told this was the only one |
| 129000 mi US $1500 |
Clicking noise was coming from the drive shaft bearing going out, had to replace the drive shaft. |
| 137000 mi US $900 |
Replace rear pinion seal |
| 138029 mi US $913 |
Replace rear axle seal |
| 89900 mi C $600 |
Both rear u joints had to be replaced. |
| 80180 mi C $700 |
rear pinion seal was leaking. |
| 128000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced driveshaft |
| 149420 mi C $1000 |
Rear diff seals |
| 75020 mi C $333 |
The pinion seal and both axle seals on the rear dif. were leaking; told this is somewhat common for the age of the vehicle / driving in Canada. |
| 109000 mi US $360 |
Front drivers side wheel bearing noise for several weeks. Developed a stronger vibration and found inner CV joint play. Replaced half shaft, wheel bearing, and while there, both struts/bearings, and rear shocks. |
| 115200 mi US $35 |
Vibration from U-joints on rear drive shaft. |
| 74000 mi US $2100 |
Replaced transmission with remanufactured unit |
| 27900 mi | ABS and AWD light coming in. Replace right front axle due to abs pick up ring broken off |
| 42780 mi C $170 |
Left front axle broke at c.v. joint. $170 for the axle, 1.5 hrs labour |
| 44640 mi C $300 |
Both rear axle seals leaking. replace broken left front axle $170 for the axle, $130 for labour |
| 151000 mi US $1368 |
Replaced flexplate/flywheel and replaced starter as well while had apart. |
| 218000 mi US $1025 |
Rebuild of entire drivetrain and u joints. Fixed leak in differential/pinon seal |
| 94000 mi US $361 |
Replaced center driveshaft U-Joint |
| 184000 mi US $140 |
Failed u joint on driveshaft to rear differential. |
| 205000 mi | Diagnosis of transmission fluid leak. Was not the typical axle seal leak. Transmission pump is leaking through corrosion in the case. Will be collecting estimates and making a fix or scrap decision. |
| 85000 mi US $4400 |
Vehicle wouldn't drive, replaced transmission. |
| 94000 mi US $350 |
Carrier Bearing in Front Differential |
2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 110700 mi US $650 |
Repair/replace Right Front CV Axle Shaft Assembly. |
| 107000 mi US $100 |
A component in the rear differential failed, mechanic noted new parts would be $2500, used replacement parts would cost over $1200; mechanic recommended not performing work and trading car in. |
| 74000 mi US $264 |
Worn out rear U joint |
2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 45000 mi | transmission replaced |
| 111000 mi US $475 |
CV Boot began letting grease out. CV boot replaced. CV Boot began letting grease out. CV boot replaced. |
2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 98300 mi | Rear differential replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $200 |
Sealed rear differential was leaking, req'd differential service |
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