2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 15 Escape Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (39 complaints, 22%), typically at around 119,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 178owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 39 | 22% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 30 | 17% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 24 | 13% | 126,473 | — | — |
| Steering | 21 | 12% | 59,632 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 11% | 70,539 | — | — |
| Engine | 17 | 10% | 101,548 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 9% | 94,320 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 7% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 5% | 76,359 | — | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 5% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 4% | 92,040 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 4% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 5 | 3% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 2% | 58,676 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | 23,252 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 115,790 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | 15,239 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 85,130 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 59,283 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 36,400 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction (DP12006) — opened Oct 2, 2012, closed Feb 21, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle started to overheat. The contact pulled over the shoulder of the highway and checked under the hood. The contact found no defects upon investigation. Due to the failure, the contact had the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine oil change, the independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and noticed corrosion all around the frame. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO LITHIA FORD LINCOLN OF ROSEBURG (1650 NE STEPHENS ST, ROSEBURG, OR 97470, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TWO HYBRID FANS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT…
Over the past 3 years i have had the issue of 'stop safely now' on multiple occasions. These issues didn't start until the mec pump was replaced under a recall. After that my 2005 escape hybrid will shut down while driving or not start or cut out the hybrid power and run on engine only. I took it…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JERRY'S FORD ALEXANDRIA (6510 LITTLE RIVER TURNPIKE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312…
Other Ford Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 68 | 0 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 1 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 288 | 1 |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 153 | 0 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 443 | 0 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 0 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 219 | 0 |
| 2005 | 178 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes, suspension, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 39 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape Hybrid model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.