What year Ford Escape Hev should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not assign an Avoid verdict to any 2005-2007 Ford Escape Hev year. The 2006 model year shows the highest complaint index (100) and the only recall campaign among the three years.

Which Ford Escape Hev year is best?

No year in this range earns a Best or Good verdict. The 2005 model year has the lowest complaint index (0) with 12 total complaints, the smallest count of the three years covered.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Escape Hev?

Brakes are the top complaint area across all years, accounting for 34 of 64 total complaints, or 53 percent. Engine issues follow with 12 complaints (19 percent) and electrical system issues with 11 complaints (17 percent).

Does the Ford Escape Hev have any recalls?

NHTSA lists one recall campaign across the 2005-2007 Ford Escape Hev, tied to the 2006 model year. Neither 2005 nor 2007 has a recorded recall.

How many complaints does the Ford Escape Hev have?

NHTSA has logged 64 total complaints across the 2005-2007 Ford Escape Hev model years: 12 in 2005, 37 in 2006, and 15 in 2007.

Ford Escape Hev Best and Worst Years (2005–2007)

None of the 2005-2007 Ford Escape Hev years carry an official Avoid, Best, Good, or Caution verdict in NHTSA data. Among the three, 2006 has the highest complaint index (100) with 37 complaints and one recall, while 2005 has the lowest complaint index (0) with 12 complaints.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 3; 2005–2007
NHTSA complaints: 64
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Brakes

Escape Hev Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Ford Escape Hev problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	0	12	0	0	Brakes	—	—
2006	No verdict	100	37	1	1	Brakes	—	—
2007	No verdict	50	15	0	0	Brakes	—	—

Most common Ford Escape Hev problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Brakes34 (53%)
Engine12 (19%)
Electrical System11 (17%)
Steering5 (8%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (8%)
Transmission & Powertrain5 (8%)
Structure & Body3 (5%)
Fuel System1 (2%)
HVAC1 (2%)
Other1 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Ford Escape Hev should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not assign an Avoid verdict to any 2005-2007 Ford Escape Hev year. The 2006 model year shows the highest complaint index (100) and the only recall campaign among the three years.
Which Ford Escape Hev year is best?: No year in this range earns a Best or Good verdict. The 2005 model year has the lowest complaint index (0) with 12 total complaints, the smallest count of the three years covered.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Escape Hev?: Brakes are the top complaint area across all years, accounting for 34 of 64 total complaints, or 53 percent. Engine issues follow with 12 complaints (19 percent) and electrical system issues with 11 complaints (17 percent).
Does the Ford Escape Hev have any recalls?: NHTSA lists one recall campaign across the 2005-2007 Ford Escape Hev, tied to the 2006 model year. Neither 2005 nor 2007 has a recorded recall.
How many complaints does the Ford Escape Hev have?: NHTSA has logged 64 total complaints across the 2005-2007 Ford Escape Hev model years: 12 in 2005, 37 in 2006, and 15 in 2007.