2005 Ford Escape engine and engine cooling problems
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Ford Escape — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the rear wheel wells and the frame, which caused the exhaust manifold to rust prematurely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear…”
filed Oct 5, 2015
“I was going to work entering interstate 80 near vallejo, ca when as I was about to merge onto the freeway the vehicle became gradually unresponsive. I had to pull to the right where the car stalled and would not restart after several attempts. I then proceeded to have the vehicle inspected and was…”
filed Apr 20, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016Ford/mercury: mil on with dtc p0351-p0356; multiple coil primary circuit. Built on or before 10/03/05. Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l engine may exhibit a mulfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with two or more…
TSB-10-18-10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 14, 2010Engine stalling on engagement/stopping. *kb
0756 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2007Spark knock, hard start and/or hesitation - vehicles built after 08-02-2004 with a 3.0l engine. *kb
061614 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2007Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt. *kb
06166 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2007
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 4 | 19% |
| 2024 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Escape | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Escape | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 Escape | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Escape | 12 | 1% |
| 2019 Escape | 90 | 16% |
| 2018 Escape | 339 | 19% |
| 2017 Escape | 505 | 19% |
| 2016 Escape | 56 | 5% |
| 2015 Escape | 44 | 4% |
| 2014 Escape | 186 | 9% |
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.