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2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Steering Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 12% of all 178 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest steering complaint count among 15 Escape Hybrid model years. Median mileage at failure: 59,632 miles.

Steering complaints
21
12% of 178
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
59,632 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2006, latest Jul 4, 2018.

2005 Ford Escape Hybrid steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2006Sep 2010Jun 2014Feb 2015Aug 2016Jun 2017Jul 2018
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2006 to Jul 2018; peak Feb 2015 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200521 (12%)
  2. 200624 (11%)
  3. 200712 (10%)
  4. 2008110 (25%)
  5. 200970 (46%)
  6. 201018 (31%)
  7. 201114 (38%)
  8. 20122 (13%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20204 (1%)
  11. 20210 (0%)
  12. 20221 (1%)
  13. 20230 (0%)
  14. 20240 (0%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid have steering problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 59,632 miles.
Which Ford Escape Hybrid year has the most steering complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has the most steering complaints (110), compared with 21 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.