2005 Ford Escape body & structure problems
The 2005 Ford Escape has 437 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
437
Body & Structure complaints
22%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Body & Structure complaints by year
What owners report
“THIS VEHICLE AND EVERY OTHER ONE I HAVE SEEN HAS HAD THE REAR WHEEL WELL RUST OUT AND HAVE THE SHOCK GO UP THROUGH THE SHOCK TOWER..IT DOES NOT MATTER THE BRAND EITHER.. FORD CHEVY OR DODGE, THEY ALL DO IT.. WHY CAN'T YOU GUYS HELP US OUT, AND MAKE THESE CAR COMPANIES STAND BEHIND THERE SHEET METAL…”
Common questions
How many body & structure complaints does the 2005 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA has 437 complaints about the 2005 Ford Escape body & structure — 22% 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.