Auto loans: 2005 Ford Escape
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.1 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.1 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Ford Escape for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2005 Ford Escape specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 205 g/km | 230 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.56 | $13.49 | $15.19 | $17.36 | $17.36 | $19.22 | $20.31 | $21.39 |
2005 Ford Escape: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,300 | US$2,500 | US$2,800 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,698 | $3,038 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Ford Escape
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,584 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (489), structure (462) and electrical system (169). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V606000 | 2015-09-29 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt... |
| 14V526000 | 2014-09-03 | hybrid propulsion system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in... |
| 06V111000 | 2006-04-07 | seats:front assembly:head restraint | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT... |
| 04V602000 | 2004-12-20 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto loans: the 2005 Ford Escape
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2005 Ford Escape for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2005 Ford Escape before buying one.
Before you sign for the Escape
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 1,584 owner complaints on file, mostly about suspension, structure and electrical system. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
What the figures tell you
The 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Rated at 8.1 L/100 km combined, it needs around 24 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $12.56, and a 300 km weekend about $37.68. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the Escape suits
It suits stop-and-go driving and rideshare or delivery work. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Space and size
As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
A longer test drive
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Try the Escape on your commute, then decide. Rent the Escape for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Which one to look for
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $125.60 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Ready when you are
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Ford Escape from us first.
Ask us about the 2005 Ford Escape
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Ford Escape for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Ford Escape
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Ford Escape?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Ford Escape before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Ford Escape have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Ford Escape cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2512.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.