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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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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 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

60140 mi

$3
headlamp - melted H11 socket, just bought a new one 
63860 mi

$120
wire/socket in PRNDL circuit - cost me much of nerves, coz it was hard to find the problem - the car was not able to ignite in hot weather conditions, $80 
86000 mi Motorcraft battery died after less than 4 years. Prorate is worthless, AdvanceAuto battery cheaper, installed myself. 
164000 mi A/C inoperable 
179000 mi

US $500
Alternator went out. 

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2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

129300 mi

US $786
replaced alternator 
59000 mi

US $50
AC compressor failed. 
125000 mi

US $750
Failing alternator 
79040 mi

C $1000
alternator died, car dies while driving. replaced alternator. 
63550 mi

C $70
Replaced faulty switch on moonroof. Problem solved. Switch is extremely expensive ($70). 
106000 mi

US $1600
Also alternator replaced. 
127100 mi

C $700
Compressor bearing failure 
76000 mi

US $100
Bad Battery Cells 
41300 mi

US $85
Cigarette light plug stopped working...needed to be replaced. 
101000 mi

US $35
Electrical ground loose 
113200 mi

US $125
Low/leak Freon. 
56420 mi

C $55
factory stereo stopped working. Replaced with an aftermarket deck I had lying around.  Factory stereo stopped working. Replaced with a stereo I had lying around. $55 for the mounting plate and wiring harness. 
60760 mi a/c compressor seal leaking 
123000 mi

US $100
Overhead light was not working; inspection showed a switch in housing had shorted and melted part of the plastic. Ordered part from a salvage yard and R/R the unit. Overhead light now works when open/shutting door and auto-dims when delay module is energized. 
177300 mi

US $70
used recharge kit - will need a leak check, possible professional repair before next summer 
178000 mi

US $270
Alternator failed - could not charge battery [dropped to 10.5 volts with headlights on]. Replaced alternator. Outstanding issue is replacing the alternator air intake snorkel not depicted in the Haynes shop manual. 

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2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD

113000 mi

US $145
A/C service - dye test for leaks, recharge system with R134A 
117000 mi

US $100
On ventilation floor setting, blower motor was delivering hot and cold ambient air due to failure/leak in heating control unit. Mechanic noted repair would take 7-8 hours of labor to replace defective component, recommended trading in SUV. 
78700 mi Checked the system for leaks. Repairs were estimated at $1200. 
87500 mi

US $314
Replaced the AC compressor. 

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2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

163000 mi

US $400
Alternator went out causing car to lose power. Replaced alternator and problem resolved. 
35960 mi

$370
replaced alternator 
40920 mi

$25
lost cooling capability of ACU. Had encounter low idle RPM and one instance of engine stalling (engine died ). Found Freon pressure to be low. Fixed by charging freon 
40920 mi

$160
freon leak on Evaporater/condenser thus loss of freon pressure as time goes by - took 1 month before total loss of freon since last freon recharge 
42160 mi actuator lock not functioning on the tail-lift window and rear door thus unable to lock it even though all the other doors are locked already. Searched the net for similar problems and found out it is common for ford escape.  
63860 mi

$595
a/c Compressor noisy and A/C vent not cold anymore. Replaced Accumulator, expansion valve, compressor and left-side a/c-radiator fan. 

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2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

94000 mi

US $140
Battery light came on. Output of alternator was less than 11 volts. Replaced alternator. 
87300 mi

US $100
Replaced Battery. 

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2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

44000 mi Occasional sustained high-pitched noise in or near radio/nav unit. I was told that it occurred in many of the 2005-model year Ford Escape Hybrids, and nothing could really be done. 
53000 mi

US $440
A/C compressor went out, and was blowing warm air (since it was warm out). Replaced and it works fine. 

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2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

7700 mi Ford recall for wiring harness of HV battery. 
80200 mi Leaking HVAC 
83000 mi

US $135
Low charge in system. Will re-check for leaks in a couple weeks 
83000 mi

US $450
Nav function stopped working. Removed head unit and had it rebuilt 

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2005 Ford Escape Electrical Problems

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