2005 Ford Escape Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Ford Escape, 6% of all 1,394 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 97,675 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 82
- 6% of 1,394
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 97,675 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Ford Escape brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 21, 2004, latest Dec 3, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2005 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Ford Escape have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Ford Escape, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 97,675 miles.
- Which Ford Escape year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2008 Ford Escape has the most brake complaints (171), compared with 82 for the 2005.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Ford Escape?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Escape is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.