2007 Ford Escape: engine failure

7 of the 254 complaints about the 2007 Ford Escape describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 92,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2025
1
2023
2
2022
2
2021
6
2020
11
2019
137
2018
485
2017
645
2016
55
2015
46
2014
128
2013
126
2012
6
2011
39
2010
45
2009
64
2008
85
2007
7
2006
19
2005
21
2004
3
2003
7
2002
26
2001
14
2000
1

What owners say

Filed Sep 28, 2018 · Engine · CO

2007 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure, overheated then blew out. *as *js

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 171,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. While driving 50 MPH, the overdrive indicator illuminated, the transmission seized, and the vehicle stalled. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but did not offer assistance. The failure mileage was 171,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 40,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. While driving at 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v2840000 (steering). The manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Engine · 72,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH uphill, the engine started making a loud banging sound. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that there was an engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2014 · Engine · 102,000 miles · AL

Tl* 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 vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the engine failed due to lack of engine oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2013 · Engine · 92,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the engine began to knock and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine had seized due to no oil being in the vehicle. The mechanic stated that there was no sign of an oil leak. The contact was also informed that the engine would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 92,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 71,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the transmission failed to respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The transmission was replaced due to internal damage. In 2010, the transmission was rebuilt by an authorized dealer. In addition, the accelerator pedal seized on numerous occasions and after repeated attempts, the pedal released. The contact performed the repair which consisted of cleaning the throttle body. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.