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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid vs 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2006 Ford Escape Hybrid2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
NHTSA complaints219124
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)66
Investigations22
Crash reports61
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)27–2927–30
Median reported incident mileage100,000 mi91,758 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord Escape HybridFord Escape Hybrid
Service Brakes5731
Engine4327
Electrical System3619
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2715
Steering2412
Power Train1813
Vehicle Speed Control194
Engine and Engine Cooling127

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling3015
Brake problems2615
Rust / corrosion120
Loss of power1110
Steering problems66
Overheating65
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.