The Lemon Index2007 Ford Escape.
The 2007 Ford Escape is better than average by owner complaints: 90 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 61, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 19 to 30 mpg combined. The best Ford Escape year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 393 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Ford Escape year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 45K to 109K miles on the car (339 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 60K–124K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 47K–111K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 71K–104K miles
Recalls 4
- transmission & drivetrain 2015
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.
- suspension 2015
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.
- hybrid propulsion system 2014
The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
Show all 4 recalls
- equipment 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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 26 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt
- Engine stalling on engagement/stopping
- Service harness installation - corrosion of a resistor in the battery power unit
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
- ClosedElectronic throttle body malfunction2012–2013
- ClosedTire valve cracking2008–2009
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2150–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Abs system kicks on and off at random... Mechanic discovered faulty left front tone ring, which is cracked on front drive axle. Appears to be a manufacturing error as there was no damage incurred.
2007 Ford Escape owner · NHTSA complaint 10364699
More owner reports
2007 Ford Escape - gas pedal came undone - local Ford dealership checked it out and said no problem. 6 months later same thing and they have now ordered a new part. Is is usual for the gas pedal to come undone.
NHTSA complaint 10298938
The brakes suddenly did not work while pulling out of the parking lot. Abs light and parking lights came on and service brake warning. Diagnostic determine that hcu(hydraulic control unit) and anti-lock braking failed.
NHTSA complaint 10334345
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Ford Escape reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 61; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Escape year by this measure since 2010 is 2025.
What are the most common 2007 Ford Escape problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (23%), speed control (14%) and airbags (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Escape have?
4 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Ford Escape get?
19 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Escape problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,100 and 109,200 miles. The middle report was at 78,800 miles, from 339 complaints.
Does the 2007 Ford Escape have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 8% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Ford Escape cost in fuel a year?
About $2150 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Ford Escape have?
2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Ford Escape year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2015 and 2018.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works