NHTSA Complaint #11657235 — 2005 FORD ESCAPE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11657235 |
| Vehicle | 2005 FORD ESCAPE |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
Front Subframe rusted out causing loss of steering and control. Car came to a complete skidded stop . The front wheel nearly came off. The subframe issue is the same problem that resulted in a recall of the 2001-2004 Ford Escape.
Related Complaints for the 2005 FORD ESCAPE
Other UNKNOWN OR OTHER Complaints
#11706432
I bought a 2005 Ford escape the VIN number on the dash and the title do match however the ECU and the door jamb VIN [...
#11533399
The right back tire shock and spring mount broke right off
#11468835
Control arm snapped and frame broke
#11462699
This is 2nd time this week car gives no warning, stalls, shuts down while driving for no reason. Happened to a friend...
#11459092
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Sudden unintended ...
Recent Complaints for the 2005 FORD ESCAPE
#11705617
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Ford Escape on November 25, 2025. The contact discovered a mileage and V...
#11702633
SERVICE BRAKES
I had just started up my 05 Ford hybrid Escape reversed out of a parking space, applied my brakes and a loud warning ...
#11581658
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. Upon starting of the vehicle, the contact placed the vehicle into drive(D); howe...
#11577074
SUSPENSION
The right lower control arm separated from the subframe due to subframe rust. It caused loss of handling and rendered...
#11565921
STEERING
Hello, The engine cradle subframe on my 2005 Ford Escape has completely rusted through on the right hand side where ...