2005 Ford Escape Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,394 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Ford Escape, 0% of the 1,394 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was involved in a minor car accident when my airbag deployed and caused 2nd degree burns to both of my top forearms, I also fractured my right wrist that separated the cartilage in my wrist and required surgery. I am a healthy, active 42 year old woman never been in an accident. I believe the airbag did not deploy correctly and may even need to be recalled to make sure it was installed efficiently. The burns sustained to my arms are not consistent with typical burns from airbags that I have researched. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243583, filed 2008-09, 75,000 miles“Just purchased a 2005 Escape xlt a few weeks ago, and since day 1 the cd system inadvertantely fades in & out to the point where it loses all base and sounds like it's in a tunnel at times. This last for approximately 4-5 minutes and then the normal volume/sound returns, only for it to occur again a few minutes later. Concern here is an electrical problem which could be causing other issues. Have scheduled an appointment for examination.”
NHTSA complaint #10110079, filed 2005-02, 11 miles“My 2005 Ford Escape was missing bad. Ford replaced cap and plug, then called me to say that was not the problem it was lack of maintenance and wants me to pay 400.00 to fix it. First of all, my husband used to work for Ford dealership and he takes care of all maintenance for me. What good is a manufacturer warranty then? Also it will be a week or more before I receive my vehicle back. All I have to say is this is ridiculous they will not give me a loaner car while mine is being fixed and my vehicle wasn't that bad until the dealership received it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10219625, filed 2008-02“Driving when stopped tried to put vehicle in drive and would not go. The failure is the transmission, have had the vehicle for a littler over a year and has been in the shop for at least 9 months. Rebuilt Ford tranny still cannot get it right. 1st time would not do into drive 2nd time driving down the highway and went into high RPM's and wouldn't shift gears. 3rd time stopped went put vehicle into drive would not engage. 4th time would not engage to reverse. 5th time would not engage into any gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10384672, filed 2011-02Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 12 | 1% |
| 2001 | 21 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Escape
459 complaintsBody and structure
434 complaintsElectrical system
153 complaintsVehicle speed control
149 complaintsEngine
130 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
117 complaintsWheels
98 complaintsEngine cooling
90 complaintsOther or unknown
76 complaintsBrakes
66 complaintsFuel system
62 complaintsSteering
49 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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