2007 Ford Escape Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 17%of 254 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Ford Escape, 17% of the 254 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I'm driving my vehicle & making left turns it makes a loud noise. To me it sounds like the transmission just fell out. I'm enclosing some documents of recalls that I've found. My truck is also rusting out so bad that when I put my grandson in his car seat, the legs of my pants get caught on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11291899, filed 2019-12, 140,000 miles“There are numerous forums discussing the issue we're having with our Escape stalling and not running. We went to a mechanic who explained there have been many recalls on Escape transmissions and we should report this one as well as it doesn't have many miles for its age.”
NHTSA complaint #11076264, filed 2018-03, 96,000 miles“Was driving on interstate without any issues as I was exiting interstate and stationary at red light vehicle begain to shake and vibrate making a grinding nose and vehicle stalled. Restarted vehicle and in motion was fine as I begin to slow down and stop to make left turn on to my road vehicle again begain to shake and vibrate and almost stalled again. Problem as been be diagnosed as bad transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10851319, filed 2016-03, 87,900 miles“When I was driving home from work, had to stop at a red light and when the light was green my car did not go. Was able to get it towed and found out the the transmission was out. Only had 80,000 miles on it. Does Ford know about the transmissions?”
NHTSA complaint #10854949, filed 2016-04, 80,000 miles“I was parked on the side of the road, got out of my vehicle,when I turned around my vehicle was heading toward me tried to stop it ran me over and then hit a tree , I received injury to my legs, also had to have my car fixed on the left front end. I would like to have Ford look into this complaint, also I feel I should be reimbursed, for my injuries and the cost for me to fix this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10437246, filed 2011-11, 73,010 milesRelated recalls
- 15V606000Sep 29, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1…Covers: Ford Escape 2001–2008, Mercury Mariner 2001–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10044907Apr 16, 2012Ford: some model vehicles would lose 2nd and 4th gear on a cd4e transmission. Model escape 2007-2008.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10024695Feb 1, 2008Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign. Coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation.
- 10032244Oct 1, 2007Ford/mercury/lincoln: some vehicles equipped with a 6f50 transaxle , with any output shaft speed (oss) sensor or turbine shaft speed (tss) sensor diagnostic trouble code(s)…
- 10023295Jul 1, 2007Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign, coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation.
- 10021046Feb 26, 2007Driveability concerns and/or dtcp0340 - inspect crankshaft pulley.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 12% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 25 | 25% |
| 2022 | 31 | 13% |
| 2021 | 46 | 13% |
| 2020 | 243 | 15% |
| 2019 | 128 | 21% |
| 2018 | 276 | 15% |
| 2017 | 391 | 14% |
| 2016 | 321 | 27% |
| 2015 | 287 | 25% |
| 2014 | 481 | 23% |
| 2013 | 401 | 15% |
| 2012 | 66 | 11% |
| 2011 | 268 | 20% |
| 2010 | 508 | 25% |
| 2009 | 301 | 18% |
| 2008 | 329 | 17% |
| 2007 | 44 | 17% |
| 2006 | 80 | 17% |
| 2005 | 117 | 8% |
| 2004 | 27 | 5% |
| 2003 | 55 | 10% |
| 2002 | 105 | 10% |
| 2001 | 128 | 13% |
| 2000 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Escape
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsElectrical system
30 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology