2005 Ford Escape seats problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2005 Ford Escape — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rust caused the separation of the lower control arm from the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was primarily used in a salt-belt state. The issue became evident after a small pothole caused the rear frame to puncture through the passenger rear wheelhouse into the cab of the vehicle causing a…”
filed Jul 31, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger riding in the rear seat noticed a hole in the back side of the driver seat. A piece of metal, approximately eight inches long, was protruding from the seat. The vehicle was scheduled to be evaluated at the…”
filed Apr 1, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO…Campaign 06V111000 · Apr 7, 2006
Seats problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Escape | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 Escape | 9 | 1% |
| 2019 Escape | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Escape | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 Escape | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Escape | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Escape | 10 | 0% |
| 2013 Escape | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 Escape | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Escape | 6 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Escape
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.