2007 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape Hybrid years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. That ranks 6th out of 15 Escape Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (31 complaints, 25%), typically at around 97,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 124owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid 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 | 31 | 25% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 27 | 22% | 79,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 15% | 99,540 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 12% | 64,150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 10% | 70,388 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 10% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 6% | 74,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 6% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 6 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 102,499 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 92,340 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2% | 39,105 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 127,075 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 71,985 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 206,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 39,400 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 124,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed, nearly causing a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continuously depressed the accelerator pedal…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, after which the message "Service Engine Nowâ was displayed. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that an abnormal grinding noise would emit from vehicle upon depression of the brake pedal. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for repair. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The…
Same as everyone else, very dangerous 'stop safely now' in the middle of highway traffic, managed to pull through it all and not die. It was cold and rainy outside while we waited for a tow truck on a narrow roadside. Brought to near by ford dealership and they 'thought' it might be the dc to dc…
I was turning to a parking lot and turned the wheel all the way to the parking spot and the light on the dash illiminated reads service power steering wheel. Power steering is out its very hard to turn almost impossible. Restared the car and problem still exist. Failured milage is about 160k mile.
Other Ford Escape Hybrid years
← 2006 Escape Hybrid · 2008 Escape Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 68 | 0 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 1 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 288 | 1 |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 153 | 0 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 443 | 0 |
| 2007 | 124 | 0 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 219 | 0 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 178 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape Hybrid model years, the 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.