2007 Ford Escape Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 21st of 27 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 254 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ford Escape. That ranks 21st out of 27 Escape model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (44 complaints, 17%), typically at around 74,500 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 254owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Ford Escape 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 44 | 17% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 16% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 30 | 12% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 12% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 25 | 10% | 100,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 19 | 7% | 88,618 | — | — |
| Structure | 18 | 7% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 7% | 63,280 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 6% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 5% | 45,217 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 4% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 4% | 53,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 3% | 71,323 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 3% | 68,851 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 2% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | 55,025 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 76,270 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | 126,543 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 170,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Ford Escape recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift; power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Risk: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Hybrid propulsion system
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
Risk: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
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
- 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 Hybrid (mileage currently 180,000 but the issue started around 150,000 miles) will occasionally (varies from once a week to once every 3 months) not respond properly when I'm accelerating from a stop. When this happens, I can push the accelerator all the way to the floor, but…
While driving, a red triangle to safely stop came up and the vehicle engine shut down. I could not accelerate since the engine was shut down, I could only coast and brake. After the vehicle has been cooling down for 20 min, Iâm able to restart the vehicle and drive again until the same issue…
Rear frame rails rotting thru from the inside out, causing potential suspension issues
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an inspection, the contact was informed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
When accelerating on the vehicle it would run fine till about a couple minutes driving then it would jerk and the rpm gauge would go to 0 and then back up the the right rpm
Other Ford Escape years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escape | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Escape | 26 | 9 |
| 2024 Escape | 76 | 8 |
| 2023 Escape | 100 | 11 |
| 2022 Escape | 235 | 19 |
| 2021 Escape | 349 | 19 |
| 2020 Escape | 1,608 | 23 |
| 2019 Escape | 595 | 3 |
| 2018 Escape | 1,816 | 4 |
| 2017 Escape | 2,696 | 4 |
| 2016 Escape | 1,154 | 4 |
| 2015 Escape | 1,113 | 9 |
| 2014 Escape | 2,089 | 16 |
| 2013 Escape | 2,750 | 18 |
| 2012 Escape | 603 | 1 |
| 2011 Escape | 1,317 | 2 |
| 2010 Escape | 2,070 | 3 |
| 2009 Escape | 1,693 | 1 |
| 2008 Escape | 1,974 | 3 |
| 2007 | 254 | 2 |
| 2006 Escape | 464 | 3 |
| 2005 Escape | 1,394 | 4 |
| 2004 Escape | 499 | 6 |
| 2003 Escape | 558 | 7 |
| 2002 Escape | 1,027 | 8 |
| 2001 Escape | 996 | 13 |
| 2000 Escape | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Escape?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 44 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ford Escape?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Ford Escape a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape model years, the 2007 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.