2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 57 and ranks 7th worst out of 15 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Brakes are the top problem area with 65 complaints (37% share) and a median failure mileage of 92,820.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 57/100
- #7 of 15 Escape Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 178
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 29 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes65 (37%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires34 (19%)
- Engine31 (17%)
- Structure & Body24 (13%)
- Steering21 (12%)
- Electrical System17 (10%)
- Fuel System12 (7%)
- Other11 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (4%)
- Airbags2 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report intermittent loss of braking with abs and brake warning lights, sometimes leading to rear-end collisions.
- Some drivers describe a 'pull over safely now' warning appearing just before brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
- Electric power steering reportedly failed during turns or after the vehicle sat off in cold weather, reverting to manual steering.
- A high-pitched squealing noise from the axle area was reported at low speeds after extended driving.
- Owners describe the gear shifter sticking in park and not releasing even when the brake pedal was depressed.
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Escape Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
- Compared with other Escape Hybrid model years, 2005 has a Complaint Index of 57 and ranks 7th worst out of 15 years, giving it a Caution verdict based on NHTSA complaints.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 65 complaints, or 37% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 92,820.
- Does the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid.
- How does the 2005 Escape Hybrid compare to later years?
- The 2012 and 2013 model years earn a Best verdict with much lower Complaint Indexes of 21 and 7, while 2008 and 2009 rank worse than 2005 with Avoid verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- The EPA rates it at 28 mpg combined, 29 city and 27 highway, with an annual fuel cost of $2,325.