Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 124 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 31 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
Of the 124 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid has a below-average rating due to frequent brake and engine complaints, suggesting potential reliability issues. Other notable concerns include electrical and hydraulic problems. These issues significantly contribute to higher ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,400 | occasional |
| hydraulic | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- battery checks and replacement
- brake pad replacement
- coolant system service
- tire rotation and alignment
- spark plug replacement
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- brake pedal soft or unresponsive
- engine misfires or stalls
- warning lights on dashboard
- unusual vibrations during acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.