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2005 Ford Escape HEV Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
155,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Ford Escape HEV, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 155,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Rear window just exploded. Car was parked at my daughter's school. Campus security called her out of class thinking someone hit her car. Security cameras showed nothing. She had used rear defroster on her way to school. Car was parked for at least 45 minutes before window exploded. Temperature slightly above freezing.”

NHTSA complaint #10825710, filed 2016-02, 155,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200717%
200613%
200518%

Other parts of the 2005 Ford Escape HEV

Brakes
8 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Hybrid propulsion system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Escape HEV

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology