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2005 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 500 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Ford Escape, 36% of all 1,394 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 120,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
500
36% of 1,394
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
120,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 15, 2004, latest Mar 13, 2024.

2005 Ford Escape suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter612004 Q42008 Q32012 Q12014 Q12016 Q12018 Q12020 Q12024 Q1
500 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2004 Q4 to 2024 Q1; peak 2014 Q2 (61).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Escape model year

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

  1. 2005500 (36%)
  2. 200673 (16%)
  3. 200729 (11%)
  4. 200865 (3%)
  5. 200928 (2%)
  6. 201042 (2%)
  7. 201142 (3%)
  8. 201215 (3%)
  9. 201364 (2%)
  10. 201470 (3%)
  11. 201542 (4%)
  12. 201641 (4%)
  13. 201789 (3%)
  14. 201832 (2%)
  15. 201923 (4%)
  16. 202036 (2%)
  17. 20217 (2%)
  18. 20227 (3%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20241 (1%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Escape have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 500 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Ford Escape, 36% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 120,000 miles.
Which Ford Escape year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Ford Escape has the most suspension complaints (500), compared with 500 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Ford Escape?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Escape is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.