2007 Ford Escape Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 12%of 254 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Ford Escape, 12% of the 254 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“For years my alarm goes off randomly, during the day to all hours of the night. When I'm driving the car the light inside will go on and off and on dashboard will say door ajar. I've called Ford, I've asked the dealer and I've asked mechanics not with Ford. Since the alarm is built into engine it can not be disabled. Only option is to pull horn wire so my neighbors will not be annoyed by my horn and alarm soundings at all hours. I've researched for years how to try to fix this issue, I've changed my car battery, I've changed battery in remote...nothing is working. …”
NHTSA complaint #11328090, filed 2020-06, 131,000 miles“The door ajar light comes and beeps while the overhead light comes on and off while I am driving for no reason. Sometimes it continues for a few minutes and other times it goes on and on until I stop the car and slam all the doors on my car shut. My car alarm also goes off all by itself for no reason, probably resulting from this same problem. I understand from online posts that this is a common occurrence with Ford vehicles. This problem should be addressed by Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10644670, filed 2014-10, 60,000 miles“I was told by local dealer the the drivers door and passenger rear door had faulty door lock/ door senor issues. I noticed on line other year Escape had same issues but see no recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10876017, filed 2016-06, 54,670 miles“We took our 2007 Ford Escape (aprox 60,000 miles) on a road trip from omaha ne to st. Louis mo on 3/10/13 and arrived with no issues. On our return trip we drove about 100 miles until the car stopped on the interstate. The vehicle completely shut down and all of the warning lights came on at the same time. We were able to coast to the shoulder safely but were unable to restart the vehicle. We had aaa tow the vehicle about 30 miles to the closest town and aaa approved mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10503024, filed 2013-03, 60,000 miles“White parked with the alarm on, the alarm goes off for no reason & the lights continue to flash possible running down the battery. This happens almost daily, even more than once a day while at work. Sometimes too far away for me to hear the alarm.”
NHTSA complaint #11245797, filed 2019-08, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10023255Aug 22, 2007Service harness installation - corrosion of a resistor in the battery power unit. Also have an owner's letter.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 27% |
| 2024 | 27 | 36% |
| 2023 | 41 | 41% |
| 2022 | 19 | 8% |
| 2021 | 34 | 10% |
| 2020 | 160 | 10% |
| 2019 | 37 | 6% |
| 2018 | 57 | 3% |
| 2017 | 156 | 6% |
| 2016 | 95 | 8% |
| 2015 | 135 | 12% |
| 2014 | 216 | 10% |
| 2013 | 339 | 12% |
| 2012 | 42 | 7% |
| 2011 | 117 | 9% |
| 2010 | 216 | 10% |
| 2009 | 143 | 8% |
| 2008 | 136 | 7% |
| 2007 | 30 | 12% |
| 2006 | 34 | 7% |
| 2005 | 153 | 11% |
| 2004 | 31 | 6% |
| 2003 | 39 | 7% |
| 2002 | 123 | 12% |
| 2001 | 136 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Escape
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsTires
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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