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1FMYU03165KE11292 — 2005 Ford Escape Xlt — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2005 Ford Escape Xlt

Lot #12258875 · VIN 1FMYU03165KE11292

🇺🇸 IAAILeft RearKeys includedSold

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2005 Ford Escape, Left Rear, IAAI, VIN 1FMYU03165KE11292 · photo 1 of 19

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12258875

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 3 810 USDRepair estimate: 6 568 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine11 537 USD – 11 937 USD≈ 519 000 – 536 994 ₴

1 · Bid3 000 USD

2 · Auction fees & documents945 USD

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda1 435 USD – 1 835 USD

4 · Customs clearance4 807 USD

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine1 350 USD

Total11 537 USD – 11 937 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1FMYU03165KE11292 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#12258875You are here

IAAI

Mar 13, 2025

SoldPrice unknown

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Ford Escape 2005

Official recalls

Power Train
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 between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
NHTSA campaign: 15V606000
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 the hybrid electronics overheating.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
NHTSA campaign: 14V526000
Suspension
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
NHTSA campaign: 15E045000
Seats
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 HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA campaign: 06V111000