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2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 178 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, most often about the brakes (33% of complaints, typically around 97,500 miles). It is 4th of 15 Escape Hybrid model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Brakes
59 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 97,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid - brake failure. Car has not been driven harshly or in harsh conditions. On july 31st, applied brakes at stoplight, ABS light came on and brakes failed. Dealer unsure how to fix.
My brakes have a very hard pedal from time to time. Requiring me to pump the brakes to stop. My Ford dealer tells me it is the master cylinder and it will cost $3000.00 to repair. They also state that they are not sure this will fix the problem. (remember this is a hybrid and brakes are different) second issue is the…
Suspension
30 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles.
I noticed an unusual sound from the right rear end of my 2005 Escape Hybrid a couple of weeks ago and was only able to look at it today. I was amazed to find the wheel well had rusted out at the attachment point of the shock and the upper part of the shock is hanging free. Then I looked at the other side and it is…
My well maintained 2005 Escape Hybrid developed a rattling sound on july 26, 2016. At first the rattle in the right rear happened only on bumps in the road. I thought it was my car jack coming loose in its compartment. I checked that and the jack was all secured, not rattling. I continued driving home and the rattle…
Engine
29 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 95,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
While traveling in the high speed lane at approximately 2 am, the vehicle lost engine power without any notice as the engine shut off and the power was reduced to minimal power given by the electric motor. This caused an inability to maintain speed on a very dangerous overpass curve of the freeway and nearly caused…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact drove to lithia Ford lincoln of roseburg (1650 ne stephens st, roseburg, or 97470, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that two hybrid fans needed to be replaced. The contact claimed that a recall was…
Body and structure
24 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 126,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I am an owner of a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. Within the past week, the right rear fender wall completely rusted through. When I drove my car, it sounded like a series of small bombs were going off in the back anytime I hit a hole. When I took the car into get fixed, it cost $1064.62. Ford will not reimburse me for a…
I was en route to a repair shop to check a possible u-joint noise, and hit a repair bump in the road when my car made a very scary clunk at the right/rear wheel. It continued to make a banging /clunking noise. I continued on to the repair shop traveling at 25mph with my flashers on. They took the vehicle for a short…
Steering
21 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 59,500 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system.
Without prior notice or concern, the power steering system completely stopped working. Upon examination by a Ford dealer it has been determined that the power steering rack assembly and power steering control module simultaneously failed causing the issue. During routine driving at normal speeds this failure could…
The electric power steering failed to function on start up. After several attempts to restart the vehicle power steering activated. If this happens while driving could cause a serious accident.
Electrical
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 94,500 miles. Parts named most often: propulsion system, wiring.
The vehicle was parked and would not start. I received warnings on the dash and the information panel stating to slow to a stop and service the brakes. I was able to start the vehicle after disconnecting the battery and everything operated normally. After getting home and running diagnostics everything came back…
At highway speed, the engine suddenly shut itself off. At the same time, a dashboard readout displayed the message "stop safely now." in order to get to the shoulder of the road I was forced to cut across a lane of traffic without warning and without power. No other warning lights or signals displayed. Had there been…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles.
I was driving home on a saturday morning with my little daughter in the back seat, when I got the shock of my life as my car, all of a sudden, stopped and went dead. I was lucky to have no traffic and that I was going relatively slow, so I got to a complete halt without any problems. I had to wait until the car cooled…
Vehicle has 95,000 miles on it and the entire back passenger rear well is completely rusted out, so much so that the shock is pushing up into the inside of the vehicle. The rest of the wheel wells are fine and show very little wear and the vehicle runs just fine. When doing some research on this issue, it appears that…
Wheels and tires
9 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 118,000 miles.
Noticed a loud banging noise in the back passenger side. Looked in wheel well and it is completely rusted out. You can see right through the car. Took it to the repair shop and they told me they have seen many exact scenarios. Shock is attached in a way that it rubs against the wheel well causing corrosion.. No other…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the service center for routine maintenance, the independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear passenger side wheel well was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Electronic throttle body malfunction
Summary
In a letter dated august 30, 2012, the north carolina consumers council (nccc) petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged electronic throttle body failures resulting in engine stall or surge while driving in model year (my) 2005 through 2012 ford escape vehicles. On october 2, 2012 the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a defect petition dp12-006 to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition is hereby granted on certain model years. The nccc letter cites two complaints of stall while driving in my 2009 ford escape vehicles that were diagnosed as failed throttle bodies with diagnostic trouble
Questions about the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (59 complaints, typically around 97,500 miles); suspension (30 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles); engine (29 complaints, typically around 95,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Ford Escape Hybrid?
- It is 4th of 15 Escape Hybrid model years by number of complaints, with 178 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.