2005 Ford Escape Hybrid structure problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine oil change, the independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and noticed corrosion all around the frame. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure…”
filed Nov 12, 2019
“The rear passenger wheel well has corroded very severely. The shock absorber is pushing into the interior wheel cover, causing it to become dislodged. I was driving on a city street, about 35 mph, when I hear a loud scraping sound coming from the right rear side of my escape. I noticed that the…”
filed Jul 4, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 32 | 27% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 104 | 37% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 8 | 4% |
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.