2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,745miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 4% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,745 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.
“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 to the local Ford dealership where we have gotten all other service done three times for these issues. They haven't been able to tell me anything, stating only that there are no codes, so no idea where to look. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231782, filed 2019-07, 200,000 miles“On 3/17/2009, after washing the vehicle at a car wash, the service engine soon light came on. The vehicle later stopped running and was towed to the dealership. They had it for 3 days and said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. We were charged without prior notification. On 9/01/2010, the fuel filter was replaced at the same dealership. On the way home, the vehicle began to overheat. It stopped running in traffic and we were almost hit. It was taken to the local Ford dealer on 9/07/2010 to be looked at at the advice of Ford. …”
NHTSA complaint #10372800, filed 2010-12, 59,283 miles“Re: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid defect in throttle body electronic throttle body malfunction NHTSA action number: dp12006 opened 10/2/2012 dear NHTSA, around 4 months ago, we purchased a used 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid in north carolina. …”
NHTSA complaint #10899284, filed 2016-08, 208,000 miles“Early sept 2014 - began to experience intermittent issues of limp home mode. Originally, issue began with small surges in acceleration that I believed were simply related to the hybrid engine kicking into gear. Then experienced multiple but random limp home mode events, particularly when stopping at lights or accelerating (light-mod pressure) from a full stop. Car would flash service engine soon and not go above 20mph and sometimes not that. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649443, filed 2014-10, 100,000 miles“This vehicle will go into fail-safe mode, which shuts the ic engine off while you're driving at highway speeds. It happens very intermittently and not in any consistent pattern. Once it happens, it continues to occur unless the car cools off completely. Happens only when car is used for long trips. Multiple fault codes show up on the computer, and based on those fault codes, I've had the hybrid coolant pump replaced, the air filter for the batteries replaced, and the fans that cool the battery replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478740, filed 2012-10, 99,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10024841Mar 1, 2008Slow fuel fill and/or dtc p0451.
- 10023278Nov 7, 20072005-2008 escape hybrid and 2006-2008 mariner hybrid vehicles are not e-85 compatible.
- 10022235Dec 1, 2006Slow fuel fill due to clogged vent.
- 10019803Apr 29, 2006SLOW FUEL FILL.
- 10018057Oct 7, 2005Slow fuel fill - repeat filling station pump shut-off.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9 | 7% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 6% |
| 2008 | 27 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
63 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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