2005 Ford Escape

2005 Ford Escape Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$19,425 - $28,455

Original MSRP:
$18,097 - $26,314

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2005 Ford Escape Review
"The introduction of a gas/electric hybrid model tops 2005 additions to Ford's smallest SUV. Escape also gets a larger base engine, freshened styling, and added safety features, including available curtain side airbags. This 5-passenger, 4-dr wagon has a rear liftgate with separate-opening glass. Replacing a 127-hp 2.0-liter 4-cyl as the base engine is a 153-hp 2.3. It's available with manual transmission or, new for '05, available automatic. The Hybrid has a 4-cyl gas engine assisted by an electric motor for a combined 155 hp. The electric motor helps save fuel by powering the Hybrid at low speeds and assisting the gas engine during acceleration. There's no plug-in charging; the system recharges the motor's batteries when coasting or decelerating. The Hybrid uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that functions like an automatic but has a near-infinite number of ratios. A 200-hp V6 with automatic transmission is also available. All models offer front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive; the AWD system does not include low-range gearing. For '05, Escape's automatic-transmission shift lever is mounted on the floor console rather than the steering column. ABS, previously optional, is standard. Newly optional are head-protecting curtain side airbags for both seating rows. They're designed to deploy in side impacts and rollovers. Escape also gets revised front and rear styling, and Ford says it has more sound insulation. Mazda's Tribute and the Mercury Mariner are based on Escape's design, but only Escape offers a hybrid version."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 14V526000
Mfg's Report Date SEP 03, 2014
Component HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Number of Units Affected 70,209
Summary 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 the hybrid electronics overheating.
Consequence If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2005 Ford Escape Models & Prices

2005 Ford Escape XLS Value
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 103" WB 2.3L XLS Value $19,425 $18,097 $295 / Month*
4dr 103" WB 2.3L XLS Value 4WD $21,175 $19,689 $321 / Month*

2005 Ford Escape XLS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 103" WB 2.3L XLS $20,070 $18,684 $305 / Month*
4dr 103" WB 2.3L XLS 4WD $21,820 $20,277 $331 / Month*

2005 Ford Escape XLT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 103" WB 2.3L XLT $22,535 $20,927 $341 / Month*
4dr 103" WB 3.0L XLT $23,390 $21,705 $354 / Month*
4dr 103" WB 2.3L XLT 4WD $24,285 $22,520 $367 / Month*
4dr 103" WB 3.0L XLT 4WD $25,140 $23,297 $380 / Month*

2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 103" WB 3.0L XLT Sport $24,185 $22,429 $366 / Month*
4dr 103" WB 3.0L XLT Sport 4WD $25,935 $24,021 $392 / Month*

2005 Ford Escape Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 103" WB 3.0L Limited $24,880 $23,060 $376 / Month*
4dr 103" WB 3.0L Limited 4WD $26,630 $24,653 $402 / Month*

2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 103" WB 2.3L Hybrid $26,830 $24,835 $405 / Month*
4dr 103" WB 2.3L Hybrid 4WD $28,455 $26,314 $429 / Month*

2005 Ford Escape Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
City 18/hwy 22 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)      
City 19/hwy 22 (2.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)        
City 20/hwy 25 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)      
City 22/hwy 25 (2.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)        
City 22/hwy 26 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans)          
City 24/hwy 29 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans)          
City 33/hwy 29 (2.3L hybrid engine/continuously variable trans)          
City 36/hwy 31 (2.3L hybrid engine/continuously variable trans)          
EXTERIOR Features
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
A-gloss body-color body cladding          
A-gloss body-color full grip ergonomic door handles          
A-gloss body-color rocker/liftgate/wheel lip moldings          
Black fold-away pwr side mirrors
Black full grip ergonomic door handles  
Black grille w/black mesh center
Black liftgate molding  
Black roof side rails        
Body-color bumpers          
Clear lens automatic halogen headlamps w/delay          
Clear lens halogen headlamps w/delay  
Dark Shadow Grey body cladding          
Dark Shadow Grey painted bumpers          
Dark Shadow Grey rocker/wheel lip moldings          
Dot matrix windshield pattern
Grey body cladding/rocker moldings    
Grey bumpers    
Privacy glass on rear doors/quarter windows/liftgate    
Rear 2-speed wiper w/washer
Roof rack w/cross bars    
Round front fog lamps    
Side step bars          
Solar-tinted glass on doors & liftgate
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
(4) cargo floor hooks  
6-way pwr driver seat w/height adjuster    
Air conditioning
Auto-dimming rearview mirror          
Black center cluster surround        
Cloth 60/40 split rear bench seat w/removable cushion, head restraints        
Cloth front low-back bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints        
Cloth visors w/covered vanity mirrors  
Cloth visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors          
ETR AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: (4) speakers    
ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: clock, (4) speakers        
Floor console-inc: (2) cup holders, storage bin
Front color-keyed carpeted floor mats          
Front door map pockets          
Front/rear assist handles-inc: rear coat hooks
Front/rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats      
Interior lighting w/delay-inc: map lights, rear cargo light
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/speed control          
Locking glove box
Map pockets        
Message center        
Overhead console w/dual storage bins          
Perimeter alarm    
Premium cloth 60/40 split tip-fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, head restraints      
Premium cloth front low-back bucket seats-inc: adjustable head restraints, dual map pockets      
Premium leather 60/40 split tip-fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, head restraints          
Premium leather front low-back bucket seats-inc: adjustable head restraints, dual map pockets          
Pwr locks
Pwr point w/cap in floor console
Pwr windows w/driver "one-touch-down" & accessory pwr delay
Rear floor heat ducts
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry w/(2) transmitters
Securilock passive anti-theft system w/immobilizer  
Tilt steering wheel        
Tilt steering wheel w/speed control      
Warm steel-painted center cluster & front door switch bezel trim    
White-faced instrument panel-inc: warning lights  
White-faced instrument panel-inc: warning lights & Hybrid-unique gauges          
MECHANICAL Features
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
(4) 15" X 6.5" 5-spoke styled steel wheels w/cap        
(4) 16" Hybrid-unique aluminum wheels          
(4) 16" X 7" cast aluminum wheels          
(4) 16" X 7.5" 5-spoke bright machined aluminum wheels        
(4) P225/75R15 BSW all-season tires        
(4) P235/70R16 BSW all-season tires      
(4) P235/70R16 OWL all-season tires        
100,000 mile tuneup interval  
15.0 gallon fuel tank          
16.5 gallon fuel tank  
2.3L 4V I4 Atkinson Cycle engine          
2.3L DOHC SEFI 16-valve I4 "Duratec" engine      
2.93 rear axle ratio  
3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 "Duratec" engine      
330V sealed nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery          
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD    
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
4-wheel independent suspension
5-speed manual transmission w/OD          
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS)          
Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)          
Engine block heater *Standard on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY*
Front wheel drive
Intelligent 4-wheel drive system
Permanent Magnet electric motor          
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes  
Pwr front/rear disc brakes    
Pwr rack & pinion steering  
Regenerative braking system          
Underbody-mounted compact spare tire
SAFETY Features
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Belt Minder feature
Child safety rear door locks
Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/passenger side Occupant Classification Sensor
Front height-adjustable 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners
Rear 3-point safety belts
Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers
Side intrusion door beams

2005 Ford Escape Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
15" ALUMINUM WHEELS        
AC 110V PWR OUTLET, FRONT CONSOLE          
APPEARANCE PKG -inc: A-gloss Silver Metallic fascias, bodyside claddings & wheel lip moldings, & A-gloss body color door handles & liftgate garnish          
CARGO AREA RETRACTABLE COVER  
CARGO CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: rear cargo area retractable cover/storage bin  
CLASS II TRAILER TOWING GROUP -inc: trailer hitch receiver, wiring harness w/4-pin connector, up to 3500# tow capacity      
CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: perimeter alarm, front/rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats w/driver retention hook, steering wheel mounted speed control        
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CD/CASSETTE PLAYER -inc: (4) speakers, clock        
FLOOR MATS, REAR          
HYBRID ENERGY AUDIOPHILE & NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: Hybrid energy flow graphic, fuel economy display, AM/FM Audiophile radio w/6-disc CD changer under passenger seat, (7) speakers, navigation capability, single CD included for regional US coverage          
LEATHER COMFORT GROUP -inc: leather wrapped steering wheel, leather seating surfaces      
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET          
LUXURY COMFORT PKG -inc: MACH audio ETR AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, (7)-speakers & auto volume control, driver/passenger heated seats, heated side view mirrors, reverse sensing system          
MACH AUDIO "CDX6" SYSTEM -inc: ETR AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, (7) speakers    
NO BOUNDARIES PKG -inc: roof rack system, wheel lip moldings, 16" painted aluminum wheels, all-terrain OWL tires, step bars, Class II trailer towing group, front/rear appearance skid plates, unique cloth seat trim          
NON-MATCHING TEMPORARY FULL SIZE SPARE WHEEL & TIRE      
PRICED DORA
PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: single storage bin & map lights        
PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: single storage bin & map lights (N/A w/47S No Boundaries Pkg)          
PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: single storage bin & map lights *Deletes STD Overhead Console*          
ROOF RACK W/HORIZONTAL BARS        
SAFETY CANOPY *Deletes STD 2nd row assist handles*  
SAFETY PKG -inc: side air curtains w/rollover sensor, front side air bags *Deletes STD 2nd row assist handles*
SIDE STEP BARS          
SIDE STEP BARS (REQ: 645 Aluminum Wheels)        
XLS BLAST PKG -inc: 16" painted grey aluminum wheels, P235/70R16 OWL all-season tires, Mach 6-disc in-dash CD player w/(7) speakers, privacy glass, warm steel-colored center finish panel & floor shifter ring *Affects Color Availability*          
EMISSIONS Options
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, CT, ME, MA, NJ, NY, RI or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*          
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*  
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emission States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
2.3L (121) DOHC SEFI 16-VALVE I4 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)      
2.3L 4V I4 ATKINSON CYCLE ENGINE (STD)          
3.0L (182) DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)      
NOTE Options
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
** ORDERING EFFECTIVE 10/15/2004 **          
PAINT Options
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
SOLID PAINT (STD)
SEAT TYPE Options
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD)        
LEATHER SPORT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 63G Leather Comfort Group)      
PREMIUM CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 47S No Boundaries Pkg)          
PREMIUM CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD)      
PREMIUM LEATHER BUCKET SEATS (STD)          
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
HYBRID SERIES ORDER CODE          
LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE          
XLS SERIES ORDER CODE          
XLS VALUE SERIES ORDER CODE          
XLT SERIES ORDER CODE          
XLT SPORT SERIES ORDER CODE          
TIRES Options
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
P225/75R15 BSW ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)        
P235/70R16 BSW ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)      
P235/70R16 OWL ALL-SEASON TIRES          
P235/70R16 OWL ALL-SEASON TIRES (REQ: 47M XLS Blast Pkg)          
P235/70R16 OWL ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)        
P235/70R16 OWL ALL-TERRAIN TIRES (REQ: 47S No Boundaries Pkg)          
TRANSMISSION Options
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)    
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)          
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (STD)          

2005 Ford Escape Technical Specifications

Brakes
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.94 x .50 10.94 x .50 10.94 x .50 10.94 x .50 10.94 x .50 10.94 x .50
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.88 x .47
Cargo Area Dimensions
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 40.8 40.8 40.8 40.8 40.8 40.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 66.3 66.3 66.3 66.3 66.3 61.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 29.3 29.3 29.3 29.3 29.3 27.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Displacement 2.3L/121 2.3L/121 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 2.3L/140
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas/Electric I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 153 @ 5800 153 @ 5800 200 @ 6000 200 @ 6000 200 @ 6000 133 @ 6000/94 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 152 @ 4250 152 @ 4250 193 @ 4850 193 @ 4850 193 @ 4850 124 @ 4250
Exterior Dimensions
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Height, Overall (in) 69.7 69.7 69.7 69.7 69.7 70.4
Length, Overall (in) 174.9 174.9 174.9 174.9 174.9 174.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.5
Wheelbase (in) 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.1 70.1 70.1 70.1 70.1 70.1
Fuel Tank
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 15.0
Steering
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4 35.4 36.7 36.7 36.7 37.7
Suspension
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Front Tire Size P225/75R15 P225/75R15 P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size P225/75R15 P225/75R15 P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P235/70R16
Transmission
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT Automatic
Trans Type 5 4 4 4 4 1
Vehicle
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Front Head Room (in) 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4
Front Leg Room (in) 41.6 41.6 41.6 41.6 41.6 41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 99.2 99.2 99.2 99.2 99.2 99.2
Second Head Room (in) 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 55.9 55.9 55.9 55.9 55.9
Weight Information
XLS Value XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3183 3256 3300 3300 3300 3620

2005 Ford Escape Safety Features

Safety Features
Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/passenger side Occupant Classification Sensor
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Front height-adjustable 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners
Rear 3-point safety belts
Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers
Belt Minder feature
Child safety rear door locks
Side intrusion door beams
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).