2007 Ford Escape
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 254
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 254 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 996 |
| 2002 | 1,027 |
| 2003 | 558 |
| 2004 | 499 |
| 2005 | 1,394 |
| 2006 | 464 |
| 2007 | 254 |
| 2008 | 1,974 |
| 2009 | 1,692 |
| 2010 | 2,070 |
| 2011 | 1,316 |
| 2012 | 602 |
| 2013 | 2,748 |
| 2014 | 2,086 |
| 2015 | 1,083 |
| 2016 | 1,116 |
| 2017 | 2,688 |
| 2018 | 1,806 |
| 2019 | 590 |
| 2020 | 1,600 |
| 2021 | 346 |
| 2022 | 233 |
| 2023 | 99 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
19% · 47 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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Within a month of purchasing vehicle, mileage 67,000, complete brake system failure. Could have been fatal and will be if not corrected. Many exact complaints found online. Vehicle failed to stop coming to light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-09
Power train
18% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. While driving 25 MPH, all four wheels locked up without warning. The vehicle would not move forward while the engine was still running.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-08
When accelerating on the vehicle it would run fine till about a couple minutes driving then it would jerk and the rpm gauge would go to 0 and then back up the the right…
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-08
Also filed under Electrical system and engine
Vehicle speed control
16% · 41 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Electrical system
12% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing rear compartment/trunk and ignition.
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My vechicle caught fire in my front yard over night sometime in the rear trunk of my SUV and Ford dealership and ther cause of orgin has left it unexplained.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-28
Engine
10% · 25 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking
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2010-09-14Equipment10E043000 Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger…
Remedy: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.
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2012-10-02Defect petitionClosed 2013-02-21 Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
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2014-10-30Hybrid propulsion system14V526000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20,...
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014.
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2015-05-20Suspension15E045000 The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury...
Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
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2015-10-23Power train15V606000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Ford Escape — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 47 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 41 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10E043000 · Equipment
- Recall 14V526000 · Hybrid propulsion system
- Recall 15E045000 · Suspension
- Recall 15V606000 · Power train
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- Is the 2007 Ford Escape reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Ford Escape is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Escape?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Escape have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.