YearToAvoid

2007 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2007 Ford Escape, 9% of all 254 complaints for this model year. That is #18 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
23
9% of 254
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Ford Escape fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2007, latest Feb 28, 2025.

2007 Ford Escape fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2007Dec 2009Nov 2010Jul 2012Jul 2014Nov 2015Dec 2021
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to Feb 2025; peak Jul 2012 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2007 Ford Escape

  1. NHTSA 14V526000Sep 3, 2014Fuel System70,209 vehicles

    Hybrid propulsion system

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.

    Risk: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.

Fuel System complaints by Escape model year

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

  1. 200564 (5%)
  2. 200638 (8%)
  3. 200723 (9%)
  4. 200862 (3%)
  5. 2009203 (12%)
  6. 2010507 (25%)
  7. 2011284 (22%)
  8. 2012160 (27%)
  9. 2013286 (10%)
  10. 2014137 (7%)
  11. 201557 (5%)
  12. 201670 (6%)
  13. 201795 (4%)
  14. 201854 (3%)
  15. 201924 (4%)
  16. 2020194 (12%)
  17. 202173 (21%)
  18. 202284 (36%)
  19. 20237 (7%)
  20. 20245 (7%)
  21. 20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Escape have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2007 Ford Escape, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Ford Escape year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2010 Ford Escape has the most fuel system complaints (507), compared with 23 for the 2007.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2007 Ford Escape?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Ford Escape concerns the fuel system: 14V526000.

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.