2007 Ford Escape
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 393 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 20th highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 16 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 9 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftSep 29, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Campaign 15V606000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, wheel bearingJun 3, 2015
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Campaign 15E045000 on NHTSA.gov
Hybrid propulsion systemSep 3, 2014
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.
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 14V526000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentSep 3, 2010
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Campaign 10E043000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
393 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND ENGAGING THE BRAKE PEDAL HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THEY COULD RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR $85. THE CONTACT DID NOT AGREE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 14,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 27, 2009
I STARTED MY CAR IN THE MORNING, AND DROVE UP MY STREET AS I NORMALLY DO ON DRY, CLEAR PAVEMENT, HITTING NO BUMPS OR POTHOLES. AS I GOT TO THE STOP SIGN AND PRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND MY 4WD LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING SOUND, AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. I NOW KNOW THIS AS THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATING. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR 2 DAYS NOW, EVERY TIME I HIT THE BRAKES IN MY FORD ESCAPE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS A CRACKED TONE RING BY MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THAT IT IS A MINIMUM OF $400.00 TO FIX. I DO NOT HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND I AM AMAZED AT HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE! AND WITH LOW MILEAGE AND THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN. I AM AT 52,000 ON MY 2007 FORD ESCAPE (WITH THIS BEING 90% HIGHWAY MILES) THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND I AM APPALLED THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS YET!!!! PLEASE HELP US IN ALLOWING A RECALL FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN EFFECTED BY THIS. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER AND I HAVE NO IDEA HOW IM GOING TO AFFORD TO HAVE THIS FIXED. : ( THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE TO ME AND MY BOYS! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 20, 2009
HAVE 2007 FORD ESCAPE. THE GAS PEDAL STICKS IN COLD WEATHER (40 DEGREES AND LOWER). THE PEDAL IS FINE UPON STARTUP AND FOR A FEW MILES, BUT THEN WITH NO WARNING, IT STICKS TO THE POINT IT CAN NOT BE PRESSED. I WEIGH 250 LBS AND I CAN NOT PUT ENOUGH PRESSURE ON IT PRESS IT DOWN. NO ACCIDENTS SO FAR, BECAUSE I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA, BUT IT IS STILL VERY DANGEROUS. I'VE HAD TO WAVE OTHER DRIVERS AROUND ME UNTIL BEING ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OVER AND RESTART IT TO CLEAR UP THE PROBLEM. I'VE HAD THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANED IN THE PAST, AND THAT SEEMS TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A VERY SHORT WHILE. *TR
Power train, Aug 21, 2009
A PIECE IN THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE KEY TO GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION, AND INSTEAD OF FORD REPLACING THAT ONE PIECE THEY SUGGEST YOU REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY WHICH IS AT LEAST 400.00 VS MAYBE 50.00. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 19, 2009
LEFT FRONT "TONE RING" FAILED AND LOCKED OUT THE BRAKES. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Aug 2, 2009
THE SUV IS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE, PURCHASED IN DECEMBER OF 2006. DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS UNTIL JAN. 2009. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS IN COLD WEATHER. EVERY DAY AFTER HAVING STARTED THE CAR. EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE HAS WARMED UP. YOU CAN START DOWN THE ROAD AND THEN SUDDENLY THE ACCELERATOR STICKS, WILL NOT DEPRESS. SOMETIMES IT MIGHT DEPRESS AND YOU THINK ITS OK AND THEN IT DOES IT AGAIN. YOU CAN BE IN TRAFFIC AND CANNOT PROCEED. DOESN'T STOP UNTIL THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR ATLEAST 10-15 MINUTES. IN WARMER WEATHER ( FROM APRIL-DECEMBER) IT DOESN'T HAPPEN. *TR
Visibility, Jul 9, 2009
REAR WINDOW LITERALLY BLEW OUT! *TR
Tires, Jun 22, 2009
2008 FORD ESCAPE WE HAVE A TIRE VALVE STEM THAT IS CRACKED FOR SOME REASON IT WILL NOT HOLD THE CORRECT AIR PRESSURE BUT IT MAY CREATE A HAZARD IF IT POPS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *TR
Air bags, Apr 24, 2009
SINCE I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE I AM HAVING WATER LEAKS PROBLEMS IN THE DRIVER SIDE I BROUGHT FOR REPAIR 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE COMPANY SAYS THEY CANT FIND NO WATER LEAKS BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT DOING THE WATER LEAK TEST PROPERLY, PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS SITUATION. *TR
Parking brake, Apr 12, 2009
THE PARKING BRAKE ON OUR 2007 FORD ESCAPE DOES NOT WORK. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TIFFANY FORD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2009 TO BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE HAS 26,000 MILES ON IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED AFTERWARD THE BRAKES WERE IN GOOD SHAPE AND HE DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE EMERGENCY WAS NOT ADJUSTING. WITHIN 2 WEEKS THE BRAKE HAS BECOME LOOSE AGAIN AND WE WILL BE TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A SECOND TIME. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 15, 2009
ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS STICKING BADLY AND SOMETIMES IS VERY HARD TO PRESS DOWN. GENERALLY HAPPENS WHEN EITHER THE ENGINE IS COLD OR THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 60. IT GETS SO BAD AT TIMES I HAVE TO REALLY STOMP ON IT AND THAT, OF COURSE, CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 20, 2009
ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DEPRESS, AS IF IT IS LOCKED INTO POSITION. THIS HAPPENS ON THE AVERAGE OF 4-5 TIMES PER WEEK, MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN THE CAR IS COLD AND HAS BEEN SITTING...BUT OCCASIONALLY AS CAR IS BEING DRIVEN DOWN THE ROAD. LAST NIGHT I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT GIVE THE VEHICLE ANY GAS AT ALL, AS A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS QUICKLY BEARING DOWN ON ME. I HAD TO COAST ONTO THE SHOULDER AND WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO STOMP EXTREMELY FORCEFULLY ONTO THE GAS PEDAL TO GET IT TO "UNSTICK". THIS PROBLEM IS BECOMING EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND I WILL BE TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE TO HAVE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE REPLACED. (ASSUMING THAT'S THE PROBLEM). *TR
Visibility, Feb 15, 2009
REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT IN UPPER 20'S DEGREE WEATHER. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF VANDALISM, ACCORDING TO POLICE REPORT. WINDOW BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON OR FAULT. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE. FOR THE PAST FOUR WEEKS, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BARELY MOVES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 40 SECONDS, WHILE HER FOOT IS STILL ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES EXTREMELY FAST AUTOMATICALLY. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING DRIVEN DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE. SHE FEELS THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 44,000.
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Jan 20, 2009
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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,731 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000. THE TRANSMISSION WAS JERKING AND SHIFTING HARD. WHEN COMING TO A STOP IT MADE A SOUND LIKE TWISTING METAL AND THE BRAKES POPPED AND JERKED, WHEN ACCELERATING IN A CURVE. THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE ALSO PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR NO REASON, THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, THEY WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK AT WILL WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING UP. UPDATED 02/05/09. *JB
Power train, Jan 14, 2009
I WAS PULLING OUT ONTO A MAIN HIGHWAY AND MY CAR JERKED AS I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND NEXT THING I KNOW I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND MY CAR DOES NOT GO FORWARD, JUST STOPS AND STILL RUNNING WHILE TWO HUGE TRUCKS ARE COMING FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS, THINKING QUICKLY, I THOUGHT THE CAR MAY HAVE REVERSE. WELL, THANK GOD IT DID AND REVERSE I WENT. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME IN REVERSE AND CALL CHAPMAN FORD TO COME AND PICK IT UP. MY VEHICLE IS STILL THERE AND THEY HAVE TO TAKE OUT THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION. I AM VERY SHAKEN AND AM TOO SCARED TO GET BACK INTO THE CAR. I HAVE NEVER FELT LIKE THIS BEFORE AND HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT A FORD FOR SAFETY REASONS, BUT THIS HAS MADE ME FEEL VERY, VERY UNSAFE. *TR
Power train, Jan 5, 2009
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 27, 2008
ON OR ABOUT 12/11/08 MY WIFE'S 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT STARTED TO SPUTTER THEN QUIT RUNNING. IT DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES. SHE CALL ME IN WHICH I TOLD HER IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WE TOOK IT THE DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. SINCE IT WAS A HYBRID WE HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT IT. THEY TOLD US IT WAS A HYBRID THING. THEY TOLD US IT WAS A COOLING PUMP. WE HAD THEM FIX IT AT A COST OF $640.61. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THIS PUMP FAILED SO QUICKLY. THE PART # IS 6M64-8C419-AA. PLEASE DO AN INVESTIGATION TO SEE IF THIS PART IS DEFECTIVE. IF SO I WOULD LIKE MY MONEY REIMBURSED. I HAVE THE OLD PUMP THANK YOU MITCH. *TR
Tires, Equipment, Nov 15, 2008, crash
MY SISTER OWNED A 2007 FIRD ESCAPE. THERE WAS A TIRE ISSUE FIXED SEPT. 2008 AT MASS TIRE BROCKTON. AFTER THEY FIXED HER TIRE, WE EXPERIENCED SO LOUD, UNSTEADY ISSUE WITH THE TIRES. WE BROUGHT IT BACK AND THERE WAS VALVE WORK DONE. ON OCT. 08, 2008, MY SISTER DIED ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER HER CAR ROLLED OVER ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH LANES. SHE WAS ALONE. *TR
Interior lighting, Nov 14, 2008
I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A WEEK NOW BECAUSE THE INTERIOR LIGHTS KEEP MALFUNCTIONING. THEY MAY WORK FOR A WEEK OR A FEW DAYS THEN THEY MALFUNCTION AGAIN. SEVERAL THINGS HAS BEEN REPLACED, THE LAST ONE BEING THE OVERHEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FAIL TO WORK EXCEPT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 31, 2008
MY WIFE'S 2007 IS BACK IN THE DEALERSHIP NOW FOR THE FIFTH TIME WITH MAJOR ABS/BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES IN THE PAST YEAR. THIS WEEKEND WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING, IT STARTED TO SHAKE SO VIOLENTLY SHE HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER. SHE IS DEATHLY AFRAID TO DRIVE IT ANY MORE AND WE WOULD JUST LIKE TO GET RID OF IT. HERE IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE BRAKE ISSUES THIS YEAR: 1. AT 17,760 MILES 2/1/08 THE "SERVICE BRAKES" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. BORGMAN FORD CHECKED SYSTEM AND SAID FUSE #1 WAS BLOWN. NO OTHER FAULTS WERE FOUND. 2. AT 17,771 MILES 2/1/08 MILES "SERVICE BRAKES" LIGHT ON AGAIN. DIAGNOSIS WAS THE ABS MODULE WAS BLOWING FUSES SO THE BRAKE CONTROL ASSY, SOLENOID VALVE BLOCK/HCU WERE REPLACED. VEHICLE OUT OF SERVICE FOR 6 DAYS. 3. AT 23,539 8/4/08 MESSAGE CENTER READS "LOW BRAKE FLUID". DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BLED THE BRAKES. VEHICLE OUT OF SERVICE FOR 5 DAYS. 4. AT 23,713 8/11/08 MY WIFE BROUGHT IN BECAUSE OF THE EXTREMELY LOUD NOISES COMING FROM THE ABS PUMP. DEALER BLED THE BRAKES..STILL NOISY; REPLACED HCU BLED BRAKES AGAIN..OUT OF SERVICE 9 DAYS. 5. AT 26,059 10/19/08 VIOLENT SHAKING WHILE ON FREEWAY ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT NARROWLY AVOIDING THE CAR IN FRONT. BACK TO DEALER. DIAGNOSIS WAS "DELAYED BRAKING (EUPHEMISM FOR ALMOST HITTING SOMEONE), ABS & TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ON. DEALER PULLED THE RIGHT FRONT HALFSHAFT AND REPLACED BROKEN TONE RING. FORD CUSTOMER CARE SAID TO CALL THEM WHEN IT FAILS AGAIN BEFORE TAKING IT IN TO THE DEALER. *TR UPDATED 6/8/18*JB
Tires, Oct 26, 2008
2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID TIRE MONITOR INDICATED LOW TIRE PRESSURE. DISCOUNT TIRE REPLACED TIRE. TWO WEEKS LATER ANOTHER TIRE WAS LOW. DISCOUNT TIRE FIXED REMAINING 3 TIRE VALVE STEMS. TOTAL COST $245.79. *TR
Tires, Oct 21, 2008
I BOUGHT A FORD ESCAPE 2007. . JUST DRIVE 11,000 MILE AND A YEAR. THE FRONT TIRE IS LEAK AND HAVE TO REPLACED. UNBELIEVABLE *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, May 11, 2008
2007 FORD ESCAPE 4 CLY SUV. THE FRONT MOTOR HOOD LATCH HAS POPPED OPEN 4 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
Seats, Mar 13, 2008
I KNOW THIS COMPLAINT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. IT IS AN ISSUE HOWEVER WHEN I AM PURCHASING A VEHICLE FOR $22,000. MY SEATS ARE SUPPOSE TO HAVE STAIN GUARD, AND HAVE A WARRANTY SO WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE VEHICLE IT SOUNDS GREAT! I DO LOVE MY CAR BUT I HATE THE FABRIC ON MY SEATS. IT STAINS FROM WATER, RAIN, CONDENSATION OF THE BOTTOM OF A BOTTLE, CUP, CAN, OR SPORTS BOTTLE, ANY TYPE OF WATER YOU NAME IT . ITS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE AND IS GOING TO BE USED IN THE RAIN. WE DON'T EVEN EAT IN IT AND I DON'T ALLOW DRINK BESIDES WATER BUT I HAVE LEARNED THIS ALSO STAINS MY SEATS. YOU COULD POUR AN ENTIRE BOTTLE OF WATER OVER ANY MATERIAL IN MY HOME AND UNLESS ITS SILK IT WOULD NOT STAIN IT!!!!!!!! I AM GOING TO COMPLAIN TO EVERYONE I KNOW ABOUT THIS UNTIL THE REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *TR