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2005 Ford Escape electrical system problems

The 2005 Ford Escape has 170 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

170

Electrical System complaints

8%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT AND PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE PCM, IGNITION COIL, AND THE SPARK PLUGS. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR, ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, INCLUDING…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 23, 2009 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2005 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA has 170 complaints about the 2005 Ford Escape electrical system — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.