2005 Ford Escape engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 221 complaints for the 2005 Ford Escape, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 221 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 101,000 miles 199 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 12
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 38 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 41 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 24 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 24 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 10 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 199 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 101,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 12 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
This case involves an engine fire to a 2005 ford escape that was being operated under normal conditions in urban driving in the greater atlanta, ga area. Smoke was seen coming from the front part of the vehicle. The front seat passenger was burned after opening the glove box to investigate the smoke. The vehicle was almost totally consumed by the fire.
This 2005 ford escape(and others according to the internet) completely shut off while I was driving. I was merging onto a highway going 60 MPH and it just shut off. Luckily I was able to pull over and 2 cars narrowly missed me. It just completely killed w/o any notice which is an extremely dangerous condition because I, or someone else,could've easily have been hurt.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Escape
- Suspension 459 complaints
- Body & structure 437 complaints
- Electrical system 153 complaints
- Cruise control 150 complaints
- Wheels 99 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 80 complaints
- Brakes 67 complaints
- Fuel system 62 complaints