2007 Ford Escape HEV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape HEV years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Escape HEV. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Escape HEV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 9,013 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Ford Escape HEV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 27% | 9,013 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 20% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 65,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 7% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 300 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 205,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | 10,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Ford Escape HEV recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Ford Escape HEV.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction (DP12006) — opened Oct 2, 2012, closed Feb 21, 2013.
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2007 ford escape is in mint condition. I found out today i should not drive it. My mechanic told me it's very unsafe. The frame is rusting out in back of the rear wheel and rust has broken the area where the shock absorber attaches to the frame. Perfect tuning car that i can't use. Unbelievable.
The brakes do not work. There is little to no braking power when depressing the brake, and the brakes feel stiff to engage. One shop fixed all my rotors and pads and a caliper, but the brakes still did not function. They told me i had to go to a dealer to get the brakes bled... Nothing else could…
Multiple problems have been happening for about 10 months now on this vehicle which relates to its safety. I bought this vehicle in fall 2011 from saint clair ford dealership in michigan. In jan of 2012, i was driving home from work via telegraph north around 50mph and near maple road the vehicle…
Within 3 minutes of starting vehicle, "stop vehicle safely" message was displayed along with a red warning triangle. Vehicle shut down within a few seconds. Truck was put on a trailer and brought to a ford dealership. Three codes were present, one being p0a27. Ford's "fix" is to install a service…
No prior issue -just started to rev up while driving then conked out-in the middle of the road have had it diagnosed and the transmission is shot- no issue with the transmission fluid-no smell nothing i basically only drive the care up and down the street i live -not a beltway driver-never drive in…
Other Ford Escape HEV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 Escape HEV | 37 | 1 |
| 2005 Escape HEV | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Escape HEV?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Escape HEV?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 Ford Escape HEV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape HEV model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.