2005 Ford Escape Engine Problems
NHTSA has 353 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Ford Escape, 25% of all 1,394 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest engine complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 12 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 96,250 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 353
- 25% of 1,394
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 12
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 96,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Ford Escape engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 1, 2004, latest Jan 26, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine problems?
- NHTSA has 353 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford Escape, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 96,250 miles.
- Which Ford Escape year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2017 Ford Escape has the most engine complaints (1,991), compared with 353 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford Escape?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Escape is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.