2007 Ford Escape body & structure problems
18 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2007 Ford Escape, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 115,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Noises/squeaking at certain speeds. Several collisions due to stop timing being off. Most recently rattling, high pitched screeching followed by failure to accelerate, burning smell, and complete electrical failure.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an inspection, the contact was informed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V165000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included in the recall.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Ford Escape
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Cruise control 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints