2007 Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 34 complaints for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
2007 ford escape hybrid. Consumer states vehicle caught fire while driving *tgw the consumer stated smoke began to enter the vehicle from under the dash on the passenger side. Minutes the later, the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. The insurance adjuster could not determine the cause of the fire, due to the extent of the damage.
2007 ford escape engine will cut off and tell me to pull over safe. Has happen down freeway, stop sign, and leave in stop light in middle of road. This is very unsafe. Called dealership and they said are 07 ford escape does not qualify for the recall.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints