There are no safety recalls for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, but owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA.
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 31 | |
| Engine | 27 | |
| Electrical System | 19 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | |
| Power Train | 13 | |
| Steering | 12 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Wiring — 1
- Visibility › Windshield — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Suspension › Rear — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Abs Warning Light — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 91,758 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Hybrid Propulsion System · reported Jul 22, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed, nearly causing a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continuously depressed the accelerator pedal until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V526000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Hybrid Propulsion System · at 227,000 miles · reported May 20, 2024
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 Nowâ 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. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V526000 (Hybrid…
Service Brakes · at 43,000 miles · reported Oct 13, 2021
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that an abnormal grinding noise would emit from vehicle upon depression of the brake pedal. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for repair. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted, and parts were ordered for the repair. The dealer sent the parts to the independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle. Recently, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated as the grinding noise returned. The contact also stated…
Unknown or Other · at 300,000 miles · reported May 21, 2019
Same as everyone else, very dangerous 'stop safely now' in the middle of highway traffic, managed to pull through it all and not die. It was cold and rainy outside while we waited for a tow truck on a narrow roadside. Brought to near by ford dealership and they 'thought' it might be the DC to DC converter but were not sure about it, so rather than dropping $3 grand on a 'maybe' I got it towed back to my house. Where it now sits and won't start still has the same error message. I feel like it might be something small, other people have said they changed the DC to DC converter and its usually…
Steering · at 164,857 miles · reported May 15, 2019
I was turning to a parking lot and turned the wheel all the way to the parking spot and the light on the dash illiminated reads service power steering wheel. Power steering is out its very hard to turn almost impossible. Restared the car and problem still exist. Failured milage is about 160k mile.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (31 reports), followed by engine (27). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 91,758 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.