YearToAvoid

2007 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 28% of all 124 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 15 Escape Hybrid model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 79,275 miles.

Engine complaints
35
28% of 124
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
79,275 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 12, 2010, latest May 2, 2017.

2007 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2010May 2012Dec 2012Jul 2013Apr 2014Aug 2014May 2017
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to May 2017; peak Jul 2013 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200531 (17%)
  2. 200663 (29%)
  3. 200735 (28%)
  4. 2008123 (28%)
  5. 200936 (24%)
  6. 201017 (29%)
  7. 20119 (24%)
  8. 20123 (20%)
  9. 20134 (80%)
  10. 202070 (24%)
  11. 202140 (33%)
  12. 202234 (50%)
  13. 20234 (17%)
  14. 20241 (25%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid have engine problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 79,275 miles.
Which Ford Escape Hybrid year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has the most engine complaints (123), compared with 35 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.