MYRModel Year Report

2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

● Typical for this model
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:31:42.503Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Escape Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2005: 178 complaints 2005 2006: 219 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 442 complaints 2009: 152 complaints 2009 2010: 59 complaints 2011: 37 complaints 2011 2012: 15 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2020: 281 complaints 2021: 116 complaints 2021 2022: 64 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints 2024
2007: 124 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005178
2006219
2007124
2008442
2009152
201059
201137
201215
20135
2020281
2021116
202264
202322
20244

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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WENT TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES TO NOT HIT AN ANIMAL AND YELLOW ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES,RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND "SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM" MESSAGE APPEARED AND THE CAR JUST SLID.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170428

THE ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND I HAVE MINIMUM BRAKES. WHEN ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT GOES ON I HAVE ALMOST NO BRAKES AND I END UP SKIDDING WHEN STOPPING. I HAVE HAVE MULTIPLE NEAR MISSES AND BURNED RUBBER TRYING TO STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180213

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ON ONE OCCASION, THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180202

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 27 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SMOKE BEGAN TO ENTER THE VEHICLE FROM UNDER THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. MINUTES THE LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120411

1.THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE - OUTSIDE COLD TEMPERATURE. 2.THE FAILURE, HOW OFTEN IT OCCURS, ITS CONSEQUENCES - THE KEY IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT FIDDLING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100131

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 14 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 12 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20121002 — DP (closed 20130221)

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2020 ◆ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.