2007 Ford Escape HEV Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 36,566miles, 14 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Ford Escape HEV (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2007 Ford Escape HEV. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and engine (2). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,566 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes7 47%
- Engine cooling3 20%
- Engine2 13%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Interior lighting1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
- Body and structure1 6.7%
- Tires1 6.7%
Example complaints
Brakes: “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 be done. So I took it to a Ford dealer and they said it would cost over $4000 to fix. The main ABS control unit and hydraulic control unit were what the computers said were the problem. After some pleading, they agreed to try a used part for only $900. …”
NHTSA complaint #10965885, filed 2017-03, 172,000 milesEngine cooling: “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 snow since I am second owner - bought when 1 year old- have had 5 years Ford refuses to offer warranty as it is 6 years also have had repeated issues with a sticking gas pedal- non accelerating -just sticking and having to force it to release by constant pressing on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10454736, filed 2012-04, 60,500 milesEngine: “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 suddenly said -there is a theft, bring vehicle to stop safely in the middle of 50mph traffic(this road is very busy)! It was so scary. I was able to bring the vehicle to the shoulder finally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10484014, filed 2012-11, 70,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 77,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Ford Escape HEV in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Brakes, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain…. Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10023295Jul 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign, coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation.
- 10022235Dec 1, 2006Fuel system. Slow fuel fill due to clogged vent.
Other model years of the Ford Escape HEV
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 15 | 36,566 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2006 | 37 | 68,646 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 12 | 106,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Escape HEV model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Ford Escape HEV have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2007 Ford Escape HEV as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Ford Escape HEV is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 2007 Ford Escape HEV been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Ford Escape HEV reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,566 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 77,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.