One problem related to transmission stuck in gear has been reported for the 2005 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2005 Escape.
Gear shift lever stuck in park- vehicle starts runs fine can not get out of park. Had been difficult several times but got it working after several episodes off and on now stuck in off street parking at senior center. Appt made forepair 10-17 skillman Fordgreenwood in good car everything else dependable.