One problem related to hatchback/liftgate support device has been reported for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Both left and right hatch window hinges broke leaving the window hanging. Bolts oxidized through producing this failure. This could have happened even if there was no attempt to open the lift gate window. If this had happened while driving, the window could have possibly broken completely off and caused damage to vehicles and/or persons that were following. The liftgate window hinge part # is 420a68.
| Body problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems | |
| Structure problems |