Youhave a problem with the transmission, something has tripped a trouble code and the transmission has gone into high pressure mode. From what i was told when mine did it, you should not wait to long or it may cause further damage. There should be a trouble cose in the car's computer that can be read.
The 2005 Ford Escape has front wheel drive.
When the check engine light is flashing and you continue to drive the vehicle you can do catastrophic damage to the catalytic converter. Stop the car, have it towed to a trusted garage for repair. The more you drive it, the more it will cost to repair.
You have a serious problem. Have your car looked at before you drive it.
A flashing SRS light means there is a problem. It is a 2005 and the SRS is still under warranty. Take it to the dealer for repair.
Flashing means that the car is misfiring. Driving it like that could damage the catalytic converter.
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A flashing check engine light is an indication of a misfire.
A flashing check engine light is an indicator of a serious misfire (usually more than one cylinder or consistent misfiring of a single cylinder). Have your OBDII codes read at auto zone or the like. They can tell you atleast what cylinders etc. are misfiring. This indicates a serious problem with the emissions system. The owners manual states that if the check engine light is flashing, do not drive the car!
From the owner's manual of the 2005 Ford Escape: "If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately."
I just replaced the ECM in my 2005 Escape & I did have to have a Locksmith come out & REPROGRAM the Key Codes into the computer. When You turn on your ignition, the red THEFT light will probably start flashing fast & the engine will not turn over. This means it doesnt like your key. Time to call the Locksmith or drag it to the dealership to get it reprogrammed.
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Small red flashing light near the radio console? That would be the anti=theft system...or fake car alarm signal. I have it on the 2005, and my mom has it on her 2007.