Example carEngine repair for a 2005 Ford Escape
Engine repair for the 2005 Ford Escape: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.1 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2005 Ford Escape for engine repair
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2005 Ford Escape: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,300 | US$2,500 | US$2,800 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,698 | $3,038 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Ford Escape
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,584 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (489), structure (462) and electrical system (169). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V606000 | 2015-09-29 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt... |
| 14V526000 | 2014-09-03 | hybrid propulsion system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in... |
| 06V111000 | 2006-04-07 | seats:front assembly:head restraint | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT... |
| 04V602000 | 2004-12-20 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 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. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Escape
Engine repair for your 2005 Ford Escape: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your Escape and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid. If you have the service history of your Escape, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid does the work, through an automatic (CVT).
What to send us
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A car while yours is in the shop
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
What to ask
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Good habits for your car
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Your move
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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