See what power, features, and amenities youll get for the money. The 2005 ford escape is available as a 4door, 5seat sport utility. P0740, torque converter clutch circuit malfunction. Im looking for a replacement transmission here in eastern iowa, for my 06 escape xlt with 3. Universal auto gun grip handle manual transmission car gear shift knob shifter fits. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. At about 25000 miles the 2nd gear became difficult to engage, and when it did it was with a terrible shadder especially in the morning when it is cold. When driving it has a hard time shifting into 2nd gear. On march 31, 2005, ford recalled 262,1 ford escape. Like any vehicle, the escape may develop some transmission problems including fluid leaks, erratic shifting and outright transmission failure. Ford escape owners have complained of transmissions defects and problems. When warmed up for 57 minutes it engages normally without the shadder.
However, there are some troubleshooting techniques that can remedy these problems. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Get reliability information for the 2005 ford escape from consumer reports, which. Ford escape questions 2005 transmission starts out in 3rd or 4th. The worst complaints are transmission failure, wont engage into gear, and doesnt always shift into reverse. Ford escape manual transmission issues ford forums. However, with the ford escape owners and potential buyers should be aware of several common problems.
The escape is a small suv that american automaker ford began producing in the 2001 model year. Transmission shop mechanic said ford had known problems with this trans back to the late 1990s when it was in the mercury mystique. Jan 20, 2017 2005 ford escape 4x4 automatic 4x4 power windows 212kms. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Transmission had to be replaced in 2005 ford escape v6, 4wd xlt.
This is a complete used oem manual transmission thats guaranteed to fit the 2005 ford escape manufacturers specifications. How to fix transmission problems for the ford escape it still runs. Shop with edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars, trucks, and. Narrow your results brand ford trans 1 midwest 1 autozone rewards. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. We have 141 2005 ford escape vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 41 1owner cars, and 161 personal use cars. View and download ford 2005 escape owners manual online. No issues prior to one day driving vehicle and it sputtered and slowed to a complete stop. P0741 torque converter clutch solenoid circuit performance or stuck off, and. The 2005 ford escape has 5 problems reported for transmission failure. Stay away from the big chains like aamco, pep boys, ect. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in. The ford escape is a small crossover suv that was first offered for sale in 2001.
Certain 2004 2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 20012003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. The 2005 ford escape has 2 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Ford escape problems and reliability issues carsguide. I am also having problem with my 2005 ford escape xlt 4wd 6 cylinder. We have 36 2005 ford escape xlt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 7 1owner cars, and 43 personal use cars.
Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. July 21, 2006 description of the complaint the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicles transmission failed, throwing the vehicle out of gear. Ford escape transmission problem ozzys auto repair. My wife was driving the vehicle when it started acting up.
We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the ford escape in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. Our list of 9 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2005 ford escape. It has been a strongselling model since its introduction, spawning several variants including a hybridelectric version. Last week i was having some shifting problems where it was shift h. The worst complaints are transmission failure, wont engage into gear, and. Well, i did have to replace the battery this spring. The ford escape is a compact sport utility vehicle first manufactured in 2001. Aug 11, 2016 i have a 2001 ford escape xlt model with 4wd and the 5 speed manual transmission. Ford escape transmission problems law office of howard gutman. Google 05 ford transmission problems for a reference. Common problems with the 2005 ford escape include the engine shutting down while driving at speed, rough engine idle, failure of the personal control module, issues with the rear shocks and struts, and gas pedal sticking. It tells the computer electronically that the car is in p, r, n, d, 2,1 depending on the gear selector it also allows the car to only be started in p and n for safety. This transmission unit includes a transmission case, valve body, tail shaft and housing, torque converter automatic only, and all internal lubricated parts. Transmission disengaged on september, 2005 with 6710 miles on the odometer.
I have a 2001 ford escape xlt model with 4wd and the 5 speed manual transmission. The item referred to needing adjustment in the previous reply is called the mlp manual lever position sensor. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. I have a 2002 ford escape xlt 4wd with approx 145k miles. From 2001 to 2004, the ford escape was sold in europe under the maverick name, and replaced a rebadged version of the nissan mistralterrano ii. Transmission disengaged and failed august, 2005 with only 6091 miles on the odometer and in busy intersection. A 2005 recall of nearly 200,000 vehicles dealt with a faulty wiper motor that could leave drivers without functional wipers during bad weather, increasing the risk of a crash. I have a question i have a 2005 ford escape xlt everything works it cranks. What are some common problems with the 2005 ford escape. The absence of a diesel version did not help sales and the vehicle was. To see how frequently 2005 ford escape problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Answers to frequently asked questions about octane. This is not all that uncommon on a ford escape, unfortunately. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements.
Ford escape standard transmission with 5speed mazda g5mr transmission 2005, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. Many of these have been the subject of recalls by ford. So far in 2012, it has about 72,000 miles on it, with absolutely zero problems so far. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the ford escape in. Ford escape questions 05 ford escape transmission issues.
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