Ford Escape HEV recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 37 owner complaints for the Ford Escape HEV (model years 2005–2007). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints), followed by electrical system (9 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Escape HEV model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 11 | 1 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 of 3 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 of 3 | |
| Steering | 4 | 1 of 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 of 3 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06V382000 | Oct 5, 2006 | Power train: driveline | 2006 | 6,164 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.