YearToAvoid

2007 Ford Escape Hev Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2007 Ford Escape Hev has 15 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst of 3 model years tracked. No recalls are recorded for this year. Brakes are the top problem area, making up 47% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#2 of 3 Escape Hev years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
15
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
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no alternative with data

Top 2007 Ford Escape Hev problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes7 (47%)
  2. Engine5 (33%)
  3. Electrical System2 (13%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
  5. Steering1 (7%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (7%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (7%)

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

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden and complete brake failure, including one case at 60 mph where the brakes would not stop the vehicle and the emergency brake had to be used.
  • Brake failures were often preceded by the ABS and brake warning lights turning on, with brakes temporarily restored after restarting the vehicle.
  • Power steering reportedly failed shortly after purchase, sometimes twice in one drive, triggering a service power steering warning light.
  • The gas engine reportedly shut down without warning while driving at highway speed, displaying a stop-safely-now message.
  • Interior lights reportedly malfunctioned repeatedly despite multiple part replacements, including the overhead light assembly.
  • Owners describe the engine revving up then suddenly quitting while driving, with one case initially suspected to involve the transmission.
2007 Ford Escape Hev complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2006Feb 2007Oct 2008Dec 2008Apr 2012Nov 2012Mar 2019
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2006 to Mar 2019; peak Aug 2007 (2).

2007 Ford Escape Hev recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other Escape Hev years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005No verdict0120—
2006No verdict100371—
2007No verdict50150—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Ford Escape Hev a bad year?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints for the 2007 Ford Escape Hev with a complaint index of 50, ranking it the 2nd worst of the 3 model years with data. Brakes are the top problem area at 47% of complaints.
Does the 2007 Ford Escape Hev have any recalls?
No recalls are recorded for the 2007 Ford Escape Hev in NHTSA data.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Escape Hev?
Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 7 of 15 complaints (47%), with a median mileage at failure of 15,325 miles.
How does the 2007 Escape Hev compare to the 2006 model?
The 2006 Ford Escape Hev has a higher complaint index of 100 with 37 complaints and 1 recall, compared to the 2007 model's index of 50 with 15 complaints and no recalls.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.