2007 Ford Escape reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2007 Ford Escape from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 350
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 36 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 22 reported crashes · 11 injuries · 3 deaths · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#1,500
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
+13
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2005-2009
+81
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
10%
Power Train: 36 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Ford Escape
- POWER TRAIN 36
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 35
- SERVICE BRAKES 30
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25
- ENGINE 25
2 recalls on record for the 2007 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 15V606000 · 2015 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated sh
- NHTSA 14V526000 · 2014 · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increa
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2007 Ford Escape
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Ford Escape units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Ford Escape reliable?
NHTSA has 350 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Ford Escape and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (36 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Ford Escape units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Escape?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (36), vehicle speed control (35), service brakes (30), electrical system (25). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Ford Escape?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2007 Ford Escape. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.