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, May 13, 2015
THREE LIGHTS TURNED ON SIMULTANEOUSLY, BRAKE, ABS, AND THE "WRENCH" ICON INDICATING A MAJOR FAILURE. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I EXPERIENCED AN 80% LOSS OF BRAKING POWER NARROWLY AVOIDING A COLLISION WITH CARS STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. LIGHTS REMAINED ON AND BRAKES WERE SEVERELY COMPROMISED WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING ABILITY. TURNED THE CAR OFF. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR ALL SYSTEMS WERE OPERATIONAL AND ALL LIGHTS WERE OFF. DROVE THE CAR TO A FORD DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR EVALUATION. DEALER DIAGNOSED AND TOLD ME THEY RAN A COMPUTER TEST AND NO REPORTS. I ASKED THEM IF THEY TEST DROVE THE CAR, THEY SAID NO. A WEEK LATTER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND I ALMOST T-BONED A CAR. A VERY LOUD SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND THE SYSTEM "RESET". I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME BUT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE. I CAN NOT GET A ANY FORD DEALER TO TELL ME WHAT IS GOING ON.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGED INTO ELECTRIC MODE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART IT TO INITIATE BACK INTO FUEL MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VENT DOOR THAT COOLS THE MAIN BATTERY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Suspension, Service brakes, May 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TONE RING FRACTURED ON THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT FRONT DRIVER SIDE TONE RING FRACTURED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE TONE RINGS WERE APART OF THE FRONT AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC UNIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. UPDATED 7/9/15*CN
Power train, Engine, Apr 27, 2015
MY SON WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. PUT THE CAR IN PARK TO STOP AND CLEAN THE WINDOWS AND WHEN HE PUT IT BACK INTO GEAR IT WOULD NOT GO, ENGINE JUST REVVED. MY EX DROVE IT BACK TO MY HOUSE IN 1ST GEAR AND MY SON TRIED TAKING IT TO SCHOOL THE NEXT DAY. NO POWER. STALLED TWICE ON HIM IN A MILE. EX TOWED IT BACK TO MY HOUSE. FROM EVERYTHING I'VE READ AND HEARD, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THE FORD ESCAPES. I HAD TO BORROW $3400 FROM MY BOSS TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FIXED SO MY KIDS HAVE A CAR TO GET TO SCHOOL. I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN ANY CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAIN FORD. THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS, YET THEY DO NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR COVER THE COST OF REPAIRING THEM. *TR
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 3, 2015
PICKED UP MY CAR FROM DEALERSHIP, (RECALLED) ELECTRONIC COOLANT PUMP REPLACED. HAVING DEALT WITH THE "STALL-LIKE CONDITION" DESCRIBED IN THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S19 / NHTSA RECALL 14V-526, I WAS EXPECTING THE NEWLY INSTALLED WATER PUMP TO AFFECT MY CAR'S RECENT PERFORMANCE. FIFTEEN MINUTES FROM THE DEALERSHIP, GOING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE PULL OVER SAFELY NOW MESSAGE FLASHED. AND THEN MY CAR STALLED. MAKES ME WONDER IF THE SAFETY RECALL LISTED THE WRONG REPLACEMENT PART. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 27, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD EDGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM,GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Mar 16, 2015
THE TONE RING WHICH INPUTS PULSES TO THE ABS COMPUTER FAILS ON MANY MANY FORD ESCAPES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ABS COMPUTER APPLIES THE BRAKES IN ABS MODE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS ON DRY PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE, MAKING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DIFFICULT. THIS CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS! THERE IS ONE HALL EFFECT RING ON EACH WHEEL. THE STATE OF VIRGINIA STATES THAT THIS CONDITION OF A FAILED RING IS A SAFETY DEFECT. SEE SAFETY REJECTION DATED 3-16-15 I.D. [XXX] ENCLOSED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 9, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT PULL OVER WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V526000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
Visibility, Mar 5, 2015
I HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF THE GAS STATION WHEN MY BACK GLASS EXPLODED. I WAS THE ONLY VEHICLE THERE AND I WAS HARDLY EVEN GOING 5 MPH! I IMMEDIATELY EXITED MY VEHICLE TO SEE IF ANYTHING HAD HIT IT, AND THERE WAS NOTHING IN OR AROUND MY VEHICLE EXCEPT FOR SHATTERED GLASS. THE GLASS WAS EVERY WHERE; INSIDE THE BACK, ON THE BUMPER, AND EVEN ON TOP OF THE ROOF! I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE! WILLIAM FORD AND MARK FIELDS, I WANT THIS FIXED! IF MY TWO YEAR OLD WERE IN THE CAR HE WOULD BE COVERED IN GLASS! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! *TR
Service brakes, Engine, Mar 3, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC COOLANT SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Engine, Jan 29, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Hybrid propulsion system, Jan 29, 2015
2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT *CN THAT CONSUMER STATED SHE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. SHE CALLED HER LOCAL DEALER, WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED PART OF THE SERVICE SHE HAD DONE ON HER VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2011, WAS IN FACT COVERED. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE HYBRID SYSTEM. *JB
Engine, Jan 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE. DURING COLD WEATHER TEMPERATURES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS SIMULTANEOUSLY IN ORDER TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 30, 2014, crash
MY DAUGHTER, JULIE MAYO, WAS DRIVING ON HWY 280 IN BIRMINGHAM, AL WHEN SHE APPROACHED A STOPPED VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE FORD ESCAPE TO AVOID THE CRASH EVEN AFTER APPLYING BRAKES. A SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AT JOE HUDSON'S INDICATED THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AT 4000 RPM FOLLOWING THE COLLISION. DAMAGES TO THE ESCAPE WERE ESTIMATED AT $5700 INCLUDING FRAME DAMAGE, THEREFORE THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY STATE FARM. THE CURRENT FORD ESCAPE RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT EXTEND TO INCLUDE 2007 MODELS. IT SHOULD.
Service brakes, Dec 29, 2014
ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT FLASHED OFF AND ON. THE NEXT DAY BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES MADE A VERY BAD GRINDING NOISE. *TR
Hybrid propulsion system, Dec 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A CHIME SOUNDED AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONICS SYSTEM OVERHEATED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V526000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Power train, Dec 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR WHEN THE GEAR LEVER WAS SLIGHTLY TOUCHED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Dec 18, 2014
RIGHT FRONT TONE RING CRACKED CAUSING ABS TO MALFUNCTION AND INABILITY TO BRAKE SAFELY. PART IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE POINT AND FORD SHOULD ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Engine, Dec 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,567. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Visibility, Dec 6, 2014
REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT IN GARAGE. NO APPARENT REASON. *TR
Other or unspecified, Nov 4, 2014
UPON REVERSING FROM A PARKED POSITION AND THEN SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD THERE IS A LOUD RATTLING SOUND, MY DAUGHTER WHO HAS THE SAME VEHICLE PURCHASED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO MINE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WAS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. I AM SURE THAT IF TWO OF US HAD THE SAME PROBLEM SO MUST OTHER ESCAPE OWNERS. IT COST MY DAUGHTER $1000 TO HAVE HERS REPLACED, UNFORTUNATELY I AM UNABLE TO AFFORD THAT SO MY VEHICLE SITS IDLE. AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED THIS IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE FOR WHICH I BELIEVE SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED. *TR
Steering, Nov 3, 2014
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON MY HOME STREET AT LOW SPEED WHEN POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY, RESULTING IN MANUAL STEERING ONLY. WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, VEHICLE WAS THEN PARKED. DASHBOARD ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED: SVC POWER STEERING. *TR