Complaints
156
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:126,132 mi
Crash-related:1
#227 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:79,589 mi
#318 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:93,962 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 31 | 1 | — | 126,132 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 27 | — | — | 79,589 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 18 | — | 1 | 93,962 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 14 | — | — | 62,544 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 74,415 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | 150,225 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 78,168 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 93,032 mi | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 6 | — | — | 120,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
31
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,132
Engine Problems
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,589
Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,962
Hydraulic Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,544
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,415
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,225
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,168
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,032
Hybrid Propulsion System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,500
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Ford Escape Hybrid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid has 156 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Brakes (31 complaints, avg 126,132 mi); Engine Problems (27 complaints, avg 79,589 mi); Electrical Faults (18 complaints, avg 93,962 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 98,828 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid include 1 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Escape Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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