2005 Ford Escape Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA has 449 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2005 Ford Escape, 32% of all 1,394 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest body and structure complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 118,000 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 449
- 32% of 1,394
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 118,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Ford Escape body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 26, 2004, latest Jan 17, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2005 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 06V111000Apr 7, 2006Structure & Body134,365 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:head restraint
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy: Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- NHTSA 04V602000Dec 20, 2004Structure & Body262,113 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.
Risk: If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Structure & Body 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 body and structure problems?
- NHTSA has 449 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2005 Ford Escape, 32% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 118,000 miles.
- Which Ford Escape year has the most body and structure complaints?
- The 2020 Ford Escape has the most body and structure complaints (719), compared with 449 for the 2005.
- Is there a body and structure recall for the 2005 Ford Escape?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford Escape concern the body and structure: 06V111000 and 04V602000.