2005 Ford Escape Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,394 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Ford Escape, 1% of the 1,394 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The last few times I turned on the heated seat while driving in traffic it felt like it was getting extremely hot to the point where I had to lift my upper leg up off the seat. I'm sure that if I hadn't shut it off it would have burnt me. There is no warning system to indicate the heated seat is malfunctioning or getting too hot. This needs to be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10817343, filed 2016-01, 65,000 miles“The front driver side seat in my 2005 Ford Escape xlt is leaning and pointing to left. After speaking with the dealer, they said that Ford purposely made the foam on the drivers side seat less dense than on the right side for easier access and exit of the vehicle. Still the slight twisting and defection of the seat to the left leaves me feeling like im in a poor driving position. The service manager also stated that hed been told by Ford motor company that they are aware of the issue and that there is nothing they can do at this time, maybe a recall in the future but nothing right now. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118020, filed 2005-04, 300 miles“While sitting idle at a stop light the seat heater in the driver's seat ignited the upper portion of the seat, causing the seat to burn and filling the cabin with smoke. The seat then caused my husband's jacket to start on fire. The fire in the vehicle had to be extinguished by packing it with snow.”
NHTSA complaint #10447429, filed 2012-02, 50,000 miles“Dt: the contact states the head restraint posts on the front seats are dangerous. There is no padding to cover the metal posts in the back of the seat. In the event of an accident the rear seat occupants would not have any protection from the metal posts. The service dealer said this is the design of the cloth seats in this type of vehicle. Updated 12/07/05.”
NHTSA complaint #10141387, filed 2005-11, 8,500 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger riding in the rear seat noticed a hole in the back side of the driver seat. A piece of metal, approximately eight inches long, was protruding from the seat. The vehicle was scheduled to be evaluated at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10852879, filed 2016-04, 88,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V111000Apr 7, 2006Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard…Covers: Ford Escape 2005, Mercury Mariner 2005
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 0% |
| 2013 | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 0% |
| 2010 | 8 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology