2005 Ford Escape HEV Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 106,500miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Ford Escape HEV (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2005 Ford Escape HEV. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (67% of the total), followed by engine (1) and engine cooling (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 106,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes8 67%
- Engine1 8.3%
- Engine cooling1 8.3%
- Hybrid propulsion system1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The brakes failed while attempting to stop at a stop sign. The car went through the stop sign. A few minutes later while driving, the ABS and service brakes light came on. I drove the vehicle directly to the dealer. They were not able to look at it until two days later. I was told the brake hoses needed replacing. I replaced them. The brakes seemed to be working. A few days later, I got the service brakes warning, as well as the service 4x4 warning in the info screen. The brakes seemed to be working. This time they replaced the wheel sensor at the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10448561, filed 2012-02, 102,525 milesEngine cooling: “Engine goes dead (will not idle) when in gear (drive or reverse)... No accident yet, but am afraid I will get rearended when it goes dead in traffic...”
NHTSA complaint #10227495, filed 2008-05, 105,000 milesHybrid propulsion system: “2005 Ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to the motor electronics coolant pump recall notice. The consumer was informed the part was not available. Recall # 14v526000.”
NHTSA complaint #10704697, filed 2015-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 123,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford Escape HEV in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2005 Ford Escape HEV.
Other model years of the Ford Escape HEV
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 15 | 36,566 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2006 | 37 | 68,646 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 12 | 106,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Escape HEV model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Ford Escape HEV have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2005 Ford Escape HEV as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Ford Escape HEV is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (67% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2005 Ford Escape HEV been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Ford Escape HEV reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 106,500 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 123,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.