2005 Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 28 complaints for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 99,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that when driving above 60 MPH the overheat indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel, then the vehicle stalled. As a consequence his risk of a serious injury was increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technicians have been unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The current mileage was 79,000. Updated 10/29/09 the pump for the cooling system was defective. Updated 10/29/09.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle became extremely hot, the engine stalled, and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle jolted when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v256000 (hybrid propulsion system).
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
- Brakes 63 complaints
- Suspension 30 complaints
- Body & structure 24 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints