2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 12%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,632miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 12% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,632 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 30mph the power steering failed making the vehicle extremely hard to steer. After about 2 minutes the pwr steering service message was displayed and the wrench light was lit. After getting the vehicle to a safe area I restarted it and there still was no power steering. I then let the vehicle sit for approximately 2 hours, restarted it again and power steering had returned.”
NHTSA complaint #10690111, filed 2015-02, 145,000 miles“While driving the car on city roads my daughter notice that the car would pull to the right whike sking while driving. She also noticed increase RPM. The symptoma kept getting worse until we took it to les schwab for detailed inpecrion.”
NHTSA complaint #11074320, filed 2018-02, 190,907 miles“Power steering suddenly without warning is gone. So difficult to steer I could have been a wreak if I was going faster. Thankfully it happened turning into a parking spot. Very dangerous! This happens on february 27, 2015.”
NHTSA complaint #10691234, filed 2015-02, 126,260 miles“Ever since I purchased the car from bob wondries Ford in alhambra, ca in 2008 starting the second week I had it, the power steering would shut off while I was driving on the streets and highway. It happened over and over again. I told them this every time I took it in for service. They always said there was nothing wrong. Now it doesn't work at all. I've reported this to Ford mo. Co. And you before. 2008-2011 escapes got recall and replacements for the power steering control module. I want the same consideration for me and other 2005-2006 owners who have posted the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083620, filed 2018-04, 25,000 miles“I bought the car in april of 2008 and ever since the second week of having the car the power steering would shut off while I was driving. It would happen on city streets and on the freeway. I informed the Ford dealer (bob wondries in alhambra, ca) numerous times that this was a recurring condition and they informed me that nothing was wrong. This went on for 7 years; I filed this form with you before and I also contacted Ford motor co. About this. All I ever got as a response was my power steering control module completely failed and I have no power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10853299, filed 2016-04, 25,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 14 | 38% |
| 2010 | 18 | 31% |
| 2009 | 70 | 46% |
| 2008 | 110 | 25% |
| 2007 | 12 | 10% |
| 2006 | 24 | 11% |
| 2005 | 21 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
63 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsFuel system
8 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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