Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Ford Escape has 5 recalls, 1584 complaints.
5
Recalls
1584
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
15V606000
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...
14V526000
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, 20...
15E045000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to...
06V111000
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 ST...
04V602000
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 COMP...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2005 Ford Escape 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Ford Escape on November 25, 2025. The contact discovere... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought a 2005 Ford escape the VIN number on the dash and the title do match however the ECU and th... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I had just started up my 05 Ford hybrid Escape reversed out of a parking space, applied my brakes an... |
| Dec 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front Subframe rusted out causing loss of steering and control. Car came to a complete skidded stop ... |
| Mar 11, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The right lower control arm separated from the subframe due to subframe rust. It caused loss of hand... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. Upon starting of the vehicle, the contact placed the vehicle in... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The right back tire shock and spring mount broke right off |
| Jun 1, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Hello, The engine cradle subframe on my 2005 Ford Escape has completely rusted through on the right... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I had the hybrid battery replaced by Bill Brandt Ford in Brentwood California. A few days after havi... |
| May 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Stalled out while driving down hwy. At 70 mph. Cars swirved and I almost got hit from behind due to... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | My rear passenger side rusted right out completely and the strut mount is not attached to any part o... |
| Jan 18, 2023 | ENGINE | I was heading back to Louisville Ky from bowling green Ky when my suv started to slow down and start... |
| Dec 28, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Rear driver's side door will not close/latch. Latch can be manually moved, but does not engage when... |
| Oct 27, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Drove vehicle to drop off dog at sitters, started vehicle began to make u-turn and vehicle stalled. ... |
| Sep 20, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his son was driving 30 MPH, the vehicl... |
| Jul 5, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | unknown |
| May 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after her father inspected the vehicle,... |
| Apr 28, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is 2nd time this week car gives no warning, stalls, shuts down while driving for no reason. Hap... |
| Apr 4, 2022 | SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS | Front left tower rod is going thru the wheel well from rust. This can cause major damage to myself, ... |
| Mar 18, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? S... |