2007 Ford Escape Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 5% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 Now” was displayed. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the hybrid propulsion system. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589638, filed 2024-05, 227,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The contact had the vehicle repaired under the recall campaign and the failure recurred. While driving approximately 68 MPH, the stop safely now warning lights illuminated and the entire vehicle seized. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10788013, filed 2015-11, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving 20 MPH, a high engine temperature message appeared on the instrument panel and a loud boom sound was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle's hybrid coolant pump and fan failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. ...updated 07/13/16”
NHTSA complaint #10873238, filed 2016-06, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, a chime sounded and an unknown warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronics system overheated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10667173, filed 2014-12, 105,000 miles“2007 Ford Escape Hybrid consumer is seeking reimbursement that consumer stated she lost power while driving on the freeway. The consumer received a recall notice in the mail. She called her local dealer, where she was informed part of the service she had done on her vehicle in october 2011, was in fact covered. The consumer stated there was an issue with the hybrid system.”
NHTSA complaint #10662785, filed 2015-01Hybrid propulsion system: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
48 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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