2007 Ford Escape Engine Problems

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

25Engine complaints

9.8%Of all 254 complaints

#5Most-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

POWER TRAIN36 · 14.2%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL35 · 13.8%

SERVICE BRAKES30 · 11.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 9.8%

ENGINE25 · 9.8%

Share of the 254 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10562686 — filed 02/03/2014

“THROTTLE BODY WILL NOT DRIVE REV OR GO. GAS PEDAL DOES NOT MOVE. COLD WEATHER AND IT DOES THIS MORE.”NHTSA complaint 10555373 — filed 12/09/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10543912 — filed 09/16/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Escape have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Ford Escape: 25 of 254 complaints on file (9.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

254 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 2 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.