MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford Escape Hybrid

◆ Worse than typical
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:47:39.450Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Escape Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2005: 178 complaints 2005 2006: 219 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 442 complaints 2009: 152 complaints 2009 2010: 59 complaints 2011: 37 complaints 2011 2012: 15 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2020: 281 complaints 2021: 116 complaints 2021 2022: 64 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints 2024
2005: 178 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005178
2006219
2007124
2008442
2009152
201059
201137
201215
20135
2020281
2021116
202264
202322
20244

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 39 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE "PULL OVER SAFELY NOW" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180917

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED WITH CONSTANT PRESSURE, BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE THEN FAIL TO ENGAGE FOR SHORT SECONDS, THEN ENGAGE AGAIN, SYMPTOMS ARE INTERMITTENT. SOME TIMES IT WOULD TRIGGER A BRAKE RELATED DTC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170401

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKING OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS, WITH THE 3RD OCCURRENCE RESULTING IN A COLLISION ON JUNE 28, 2016 ON A CITY STREET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160629

SUSPENSION 17%

17% of complaints: suspension — 30 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 20 distinct reports on file.

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RIGHT REAR SHOCK MOUNT AREA RUSTED OUT AND CRACKED. HOLES AND CRACKS IN RIGHT REAR SHOCK MOUNT WHEEL WELL AREA. LOTS OF NOISE AND METAL SHIFTING FROM THAT AREA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171230

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 20 distinct reports on file.

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2005 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID, 9500 MILES, DROVE 20 MILES IN 5 DEGREE WEATHER. SHUT CAR OFF FOR 15 MINUTES. WHEN RESTARTED POWER STEERING FAILED. DROVE 5 MILES WITH POWER STEERING OFF. RESTARTED CAR AFTER 2 HOURS. POWER STEERING WORKED FINE. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060219

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 18 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 178
I 20121002 — DP (closed 20130221)

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2020 ◆ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.