2007 Ford Escape engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 31 complaints for the 2007 Ford Escape, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- 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 | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 97,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. When the failure occurred, the steering column locked and prevented the contact from controlling the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they repaired the torque converter. The failure recurred several months later. The dealer is currently diagnosing the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. All of the remedies to date have been insufficient in correcting the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the engine failed due to lack of engine oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Ford Escape
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Cruise control 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints