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2007 Ford Escape Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Ford Escape, 20% of all 254 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest brake complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 57,851 miles.

Brakes complaints
52
20% of 254
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
57,851 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Ford Escape brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 24, 2007, latest Mar 17, 2023.

2007 Ford Escape brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2007Jun 2010Dec 2011Dec 2013Oct 2015Jun 2018Feb 2021
52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2007 to Mar 2023; peak Jun 2010 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Escape model year

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

  1. 200582 (6%)
  2. 200671 (15%)
  3. 200752 (20%)
  4. 2008171 (9%)
  5. 2009130 (8%)
  6. 201078 (4%)
  7. 201142 (3%)
  8. 201224 (4%)
  9. 2013107 (4%)
  10. 201447 (2%)
  11. 201535 (3%)
  12. 201629 (3%)
  13. 201758 (2%)
  14. 201831 (2%)
  15. 201910 (2%)
  16. 202047 (3%)
  17. 202150 (14%)
  18. 202234 (15%)
  19. 20234 (4%)
  20. 20243 (4%)
  21. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Escape have brake problems?
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Ford Escape, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,851 miles.
Which Ford Escape year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape has the most brake complaints (171), compared with 52 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Ford Escape?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Ford Escape is classified under brakes. 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.