Total Complaints
2 filings
FORD ECO SPORT · model year
2005 FORD ECO SPORT
2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005FORDECO SPORT carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 ECO SPORT is service brakes, hydraulic with 1 filings, followed by steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2005 ECO SPORT, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20111207CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAVE A 2005 FORD ECO SPORT BOUGHT ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO. ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE CUT OUT AT LOW REV'S. I HAD THE JETS CLEANED AND HAD NO MORE PROBLEMS UNTIL SATURDAY WHEN IT CUT OUT AT ABOUT 60-80KM/HR AS I SLOWED FOR A CURVE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AS I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE BRAKES OR STEERING. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
20111207CrashSTEERING
I HAVE A 2005 FORD ECO SPORT BOUGHT ABOUT 10 MONTHS AGO. ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE CUT OUT AT LOW REV'S. I HAD THE JETS CLEANED AND HAD NO MORE PROBLEMS UNTIL SATURDAY WHEN IT CUT OUT AT ABOUT 60-80KM/HR AS I SLOWED FOR A CURVE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, AS I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE BRAKES OR STEERING. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
Compare 2005FORDECO SPORT to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 FORD ECO SPORT have?▼
The 2005 FORD ECO SPORT has 2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 FORD ECO SPORT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 FORD ECO SPORT is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING.
Is the 2005 FORD ECO SPORT safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.