2005 Ford Escape Hybrid steering problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the power steering will completely fail unexpectedly and a yellow wrench will appear on the dashboard. This is very dangerous as it comes unexpectedly but will come back on when the vehicle is turned off and on again. The steering is extremely difficult to muscle through when the…”
filed Jul 4, 2018
“Ever since I purchased the car from bob wondries ford in alhambra, ca in 2008 starting the second week I had it, the power steering would shut off while I was driving on the streets and highway. It happened over and over again. I told them this every time I took it in for service. They always said…”
filed Apr 6, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 14 | 38% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 18 | 31% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 70 | 46% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 110 | 25% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 10% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.