2007 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

27Engine complaints

21.8%Of all 124 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES31 · 25%

ENGINE27 · 21.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 14.5%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC14 · 11.3%

POWER TRAIN12 · 9.7%

Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 35-45 MPH, THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND WHICH NOTIFIED THE DRIVER OF AN ISSUE…”NHTSA complaint 10884998 — filed 07/15/2016

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10693005 — filed 03/09/2015

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10679736 — filed 01/29/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid: 27 of 124 complaints on file (21.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid have in total?

124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.