There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, but owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 39 | |
| Suspension | 30 | |
| Structure | 24 | |
| Steering | 22 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | |
| Engine | 17 | |
| Electrical System | 16 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | |
| Wheels | 9 | |
| Power Train | 8 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 20
- Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 3
- Steering › Electric Power Assist System — 2
- Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery — 2
- Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Abs Warning Light — 1
- Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 101,548 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · at 169,000 miles · reported Nov 12, 2019
The contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine oil change, the independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and noticed corrosion all around the frame. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000. The VIN was not available.
Engine · at 200,000 miles · reported Jul 14, 2019
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. I couldn't understand how the computer can know to tell me to stop driving the car, yet not…
Unknown or Other · reported Mar 27, 2019
Car turns off while driving message on dash says to stop safely now car will start up again after waiting a while. Car stopped while on freeway barely made it to the shoulder.
Service Brakes · reported Jan 29, 2019
While coming up to a stop sign the brakes stopped working. Luckily there were no cars in front of me as the car continued to roll pass the stop sign. Flooring the brakes caused the car to slow down slowly. I ended up pulling over immediately, turning off the vehicle and inspecting the vehicle. I saw no clear indication of anything being wrong. When I turned back on the vehicle everything was fine, until the same thing happened the next day. I took the car to a few car shops but no one could find anything wrong with it. The car was even taken for a test drive by the mechanic but performed with…
Service Brakes · at 45 miles · reported Jan 3, 2019
The ABS control module. Noticed many complaints. Had 1700 dollars of work to fix the issue and the brakes went out on me yesterday. Three weeks after the work. The ABS and brake light came on again and the brakes failed on hwy 19 fl. Pulled over ,turned the car off like what I read online about this type a vehicle, started up and the brakes were back' took it home and parked it. When is ford going to put a recall on this, when someone dies.of course had I known about this defect I would have never purchased it. I have only had it for a little over a month and it has low mileage..
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (39 reports), followed by suspension (30). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 101,548 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.