2005 Ford Escape Air Bags Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- airbags deploy · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The airbag deployed spontaneously while i was at a complete stop. I was at a stop sign, not moving. I was in a neighborhood and had been driving slowly, about 10-15 mph before coming to a complete stop. The air conditioning was not on. The car was not overheating. The airbag just deployed. The car has not been in an accident, or been hit by anything.
ODI 11090807
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 30 mph and turning the vehicle, the throttle became stuck and the contact rear ended another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the air bags deployed and struck the contact on the left side of the face. The contact sustained additional injuries to the neck and back that required medical attention. Village ford ([redacted],…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11154269
Air Bags · Electrical System
The light for the airbags is yellow and has been for about 2 years. I ask the mechanic what that meant. He told me the airbags wouldn't deploy in an accident. I also found out the module that controls that also controls the auto lock on the doors when you take off. I feel this is a safety issue but i'm not able to afford the repair so i contacted ford motor company but they told me there is no recall for that,…
ODI 11120759
Air Bags
With car not! Running i inserted key in ignition and immediately the air bag canister exploded and filled the cabin with a thick powder, could not see anything. My wife had just got home from work. If this had happened on our busy highway the results could have been catastrophic. *tr
ODI 10705779
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving on the freeway in the fast lane at 60mph and a car cut me short and brake so i applied my brake my wheel had yanked to the left and i tried to gain control of the wheel by pulling it to the right but it yanked again to the left causing me to hit into the median due to the impact my car turned over and dragged across the other 3 lanes and titled back over. Although my car is totaled i sustained minor…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10700833
Air Bags · Suspension · Wheels
I was traveling at 60 mph on a highway interchange. I hydroplaned, lost control of my vehicle, and hit a guard rail with the front driver's side head on. My vehicle bounced off the guard rail, traveled backwards, and hit the guardrail on the other side of the road on the driver's side rear. The car spun 90 degrees and came to a rest with the passenger side against the guard rail, opposing highway traffic flow. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10679286
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, she fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital with major injuries to her lungs, chin, arms, and lower back. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000. The vin was not available.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10599130
Air Bags · Service Brakes
I was in accident where i hit another vehicle in which when tried to break they did not work. No skid marks where there and should have been . Totaled my truck ford suv xlt (sport) and the driver of other car . Passenger airbag never went off. I had concussion and burns 2nd degree on both arms . Still have scars. Other vehicle at light stopped and when i tried to stop it was like gas pedal was stuck and break did…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10594135
Air Bags
I wrecked into a mailbox then a trashcan then several small trees before hitting a big tree and bouncing three feet back.. The airbags did not deploy , the front end of my vehicle is totaled out completely. Repair cannot be done. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10505957
Air Bags · Buckle Assembly · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact moved the vehicle to the shoulder and was able to restart it after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the ignition coil, spark plug, and the power control module would have to be replaced. The parts were…
ODI 10496310
Air Bags
On 10/18/12 i was involved in a motor vehicle accident with my 2005 ford escape. My vehicle slammed into an embankment, crushing the drivers side of the vehicle, and there was a large crack near the luggage rack extending the length of the vehicle on the drivers side at some points i could visually see into the crack and into the vehicle interior. Drivers side of vehicle hit head on into tree at 55mph, but airbags…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10483920
Air Bags
Our ford escape 2005's airbag light is flashing on the left side of the dashboard. We took the vehicle to a local repair facility and they informed us that the airbags are now disabled, due to this problem, and that the part alone will cost us $1400.00, plus the cost of the service. After receiving this information, we searched the web and found thousands of complaints just like this about ford escapes, ranging from…
ODI 10441522
Air Bags
My daughter was involved in a crash with my 2005 ford escape. She went off the road due to a deer running out in front of her and went into a ditch and the air bags did not deploy. There was front end damage and passenger front side damage when vehicle collided with a tree. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10251562
Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On 9-9-08 i was in a front end collision, approximately 40mph, airbag did deploy, however the powder that came out with the airbag made my face and eyes burn. My 2005 ford escape 4cyl. Sustained minimal damage ($5000.00). It took 3 weeks to fix, which was no big deal. Yesterday, 10-4-08, while driving home from work, my escape was running fine until i turned and started to accelerate to get up to speed (40mph), my…
ODI 10244458
Air Bags
My wife was driving our 2005 ford escape. She failed to yield and hit a 2006 dodge charger, that was going close to 45 mph, in the passenger's side smashing in both of his doors. The front of her car is damaged enough to break off the engine mount, front bumper is gone, windshield wiper fluid reservoir was actually on the pavement. All of this and the airbags were not deployed. The shop that the car is being…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10241797
Air Bags
My wife is approximately 110 lbs and when she sits in the seat the airbag light goes out. This means that she is an adult in the front seat without the protection of the airbag. She has to bounce up and down to turn the light off. I have communicated with ford numerous times. They have even supposedly replaced the sensor. *jb
ODI 10161308
Air Bags
On the 04/03/06 i was driving my ford escape xlt [redacted] #10 between intersections # 503 in the city of ponce puerto rico. Around, 10:45 pm i lost control of the vehicle crashing directly to a fence and jumping it. Then the ford escape rollover and the air bags never were activated. I have injuries on my neck and left arm. I am concern because a bought for the safety and the air bags never function. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10155429
Air Bags · Lock
2005 ford escape xlt roll over resulted in a fatal death. The lift gate and door were opened during the roll over of suv. The air bags failed to deployed. I lost my wife in this roll over. My self and my brother's wife got major injuries. This model has automatic 4 wheel engagement. During the crash the engine pumped more power to the wheels. Tried to control but becuase of more power from the engine the driver…
Crash reported · 3 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10137529
Air Bags · Sensor/Control Module
Dt: new vehicle that has a weight sensor on the right front passenger side air bag. This allows the air bag to be active or disabled with the weight of a person. The sensor is calibrated between 115-120 pounds. Therefore, if the passenger weighs less than 120 pounds the air bag is disabled. Spoke to manufacturer, and they spoke to engineers, who indicated this was a normal calibration, and could not be changed. *ak…
ODI 10122211
Air Bags
Driver noticed that the air bag light flashed on and off, then remained on the dashboard. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the computer needed to be reset. However, driver informed the mechanic that the problem happened repeatedly and has not been resolved. *ak
ODI 10113699
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that was driving approximately 30 mph in icy weather and lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll over four times and crash into an embankment. The air bags did not deploy. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact sustained bruising and head injuries, and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10558635