2005 Ford Escape XLS

VIN 1FMCU92ZX5KC94337

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2005 Ford Escape XLS

VIN 1FMCU92ZX5KC94337

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NHTSA build data for 1FMCU92ZX5KC94337

Trim

XLS

Engine

2.3L · V4

Horsepower

153

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2005

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2005 Ford Escape has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

Rollover

★★★☆☆

3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2005 Ford Escape 4-DR.

5 recall campaigns on this model year

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POWER TRAIN

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.

NHTSA campaign 15V606000
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…

NHTSA campaign 14V526000
SUSPENSION

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on…

NHTSA campaign 15E045000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2005 Ford Escape from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $504 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$3,744
May 2026	$4,148
June 2026	$4,512
July 2026	$4,298
August 2026	$3,995
September 2026	$4,248

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As of September 18, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2005–2006) to the 2005 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the lowest median asking price ($4,600, 61 listings with photos) and the 2005 Honda CR-V the highest ($6,199, 85 listings).

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2005 Ford Escape

All trims · United States

$4,531

Comparison catalog median · 46 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$4,600

Median asking price · 61 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$3,450–$5,950

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2005 Ford Escape All trims	$4,531	$3,499–$6,280	46
2005 Subaru Outback All trims	$4,998	$3,950–$6,500	71
2005 Subaru Forester All trims	$5,995	$3,995–$7,500	27
2005 Honda CR-V All trims	$6,199	$4,995–$7,995	85
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser All trims	$4,950	$3,694–$5,997	64
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims	$4,600	$3,450–$5,950	61

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 18, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2001–2007

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2007	52	$4,082	100%	156,681 mi
2006	45	$4,950	121%	154,981 mi
2005	52	$4,372	107%	139,130 mi
2004	26	$4,072	100%	155,840 mi
2003	27	$3,990	98%	171,465 mi
2002	12	$3,372	83%	175,607 mi
2001	11	$3,170	78%	180,416 mi