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2007 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 109 repairs.
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2007 Ford Escape repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (37%)

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Chart based on 95 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Escape in Colorado, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

3250 mi
ABS sensor on rear left wheel broken 
Ford Escape in Manitoba, Canada
Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

35960 mi

C $200
Alternator and battery replaced under warranty. Front steering assembly repaired under warranty. Some additional costs to me for wheel alignment on other 3 wheels 
Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2007 - Jul 2013
Jan 2007

515 mi
retainer clip came off and booth leather go caught and tore. Replaced hand brake book 
Aug 2011

63360 mi

C $2338
auto trans diagnosis/repair: 7000F: replace gasket, hub asy, plate asy-drive/clutch/clutch press, seal, screen asy, trans asy; 7000A2: trans asy overhaul 7000A13:main control valve overhaul 7000A4: converter asy contamination inspection 
Jan 2012

7115 mi

C $490
Code C1233-20; LF wheel speed sensor signal missing. Found broken LF wheel speed tone ring. Replaced LF wheel, tire tie rod, axle nut, brake caliper bracket, rotor, sterring knuckle/strut. R&R wheeel speed tone ring. 
May 2013

85331 mi

C $413
Replace RR PW window regulator 
Jul 2013

84940 mi

C $4181
veh. stalled w/o indication. DTC's passed, oasis no SSM found.Swapped in new IAC,concern still present. installed old IAC monitored PIDs found torque convertor(TC)staying on. TC found sealed so replaced transmission with used one 108Kkm 2008 
Ford Escape in Florida, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
Jul 2013

54700 mi

US $70
power window regulator 
May 2014

68000 mi

US $45
A/C refrigerant refill 
Sep 2016

96000 mi

US $945
leaked compressor, replaced Battery replaced Rear Window support arm, provides week support. Lift support arm (2), replaced 
Mar 2017

108000 mi

US $50
Driver Front Window wouldn't closed all the way. Replaced Power Window Regulator and Motor Assembly 
May 2017

114000 mi

US $1169
Check Engine lights on, engine misfire Coils replaced. 
Jan 2019

121000 mi

US $960
AC not cooling, while compressor runs and no leak in the system. Lines are blocked by debris, compressor, accumulator, suction hose and liquid hose replaced and system recharged. 
Apr 2019

121000 mi

US $20
leather on the inside of the door peeling off 
Feb 2022

126000 mi

US $60
Front passenger side window does not go up or down smoothly, stuck in the middle. Window cable partially broken Window regulator replaced 
Ford Escape in Oregon, United States
Sep 2009 - Jul 2013
Oct 2012

113500 mi

US $150
Replaced brake master cylinder. Brake pedal would slowly go to the floor while pushing on it. 

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2007 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

100440 mi

C $4600
Slipping tranny. Had to be rebuilt. Twice. 
Ford Escape in Indiana, United States
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007

10000 mi
Bumper fasteners had fallen off and bumper was hanging low on driver side. Ford replaced under warranty. 
Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2022
May 2018

145000 mi

US $559
L/F bub and wheel bearing 
Jun 2021

154000 mi

US $150
rust thru on right rear inner wheel well, replacement sheet metal bought and welded into place 
Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2017 - Nov 2017
Oct 2017

104780 mi

C $75
Noise from front end when first starting from a stop. Replaced front right motor mount. Noise eliminated. 
Ford Escape in Michigan, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2013
Jan 2012

100000 mi

US $300
The CV shaft was going bad and setoff the antilock brake and 4wd warning lights. 
Sep 2013

117000 mi

US $480
The battery light came on, I attempted to drive the vehicle home and the alternator died approx. 15 miles away from the point the light originally appeared. In shop for 1 day, approx. 4 hour repair. 
Ford Escape in Washington, United States
Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

144000 mi

US $1602
Replaced Pcm module 
Ford Escape in Manitoba, Canada
Oct 2011 - Jan 2015
Oct 2012

37820 mi

C $281
Check emissions system. Check engine light on scan PO303, PO316. Test system cyl no. 3 coil - no good. Replace cylinder no. 3 coil. 
Ford Escape in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2008 - Jul 2016
May 2012

62200 mi
Toner Ring Cracked, had to be replaced. When lights are on, and right turn indicator was flipped, high beams would turn on. 
May 2015

88400 mi

US $1400
Tone Ring and pads/rotors front. front and rear drivers windows inoperable. Tie Rod passenger side needed replacement. 
Mar 2016

98000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear shocks 
Jul 2016

101000 mi

US $2600
Complete rebuild of transmission. O/D light started flashing with no other warning car was having trouble moving from first to second gear. Figured 2600 was better than buying a new car, but after this I am not happy with FORD products. 
Ford Escape in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2013
Jan 2011

28000 mi

US $32
 
Jul 2012

37000 mi

US $130
Right rear passenger window wouldn't work. Motor was replaced. 
Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2010 - Oct 2017
May 2010

60500 mi

US $45500
engine needed -replaced due to timing belt tensioner broke and went inside the engine 
Dec 2011

69000 mi

US $400
window regulator another window regulator failed a couple weeks later, replaced at same time 
Mar 2014

126000 mi

US $70
Water pump started leaking and needed replaced 
Jan 2016

US $150
I HAD TO HAVE SENSORS AND FUEL PARTS REPLACED 

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2007 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2008 - Sep 2013
May 2008

54000 mi

US $65
Idler pulley bearing starting making noise and had to be replaced 
Jan 2011

125000 mi

US $1
Back up light switch stopped working, removed and repaired. 
Sep 2011

176000 mi

US $5
Tone ring broke, brazed it in place. 
Jun 2012

195000 mi

US $5
Had to replace repaired tone ring, but the vehicle has 195,000 miles at this time 

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2007 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Escape in Kansas, United States
Jun 2008 - Nov 2009
Ford Escape in Indiana, United States
Jun 2008 - Dec 2017
Apr 2008

21824 mi
leak at high side on ac repaired and ac recharged manufacture warranty 
Aug 2012

96700 mi
Belt Tensioner seemed to make unusual noise for a long time when running ac, until acceleration Dealer reported to a different customer on a thread that I researched that it was a characteristic of this car, so it was let go for a long time. 
Sep 2015

161000 mi
Battery light came on. Immediately got a new battery, light came on again went right to a shop. Alternator failure, replaced. Noise when engine fan running,Replace tensioner and belt. 
Ford Escape in Indiana, United States
Jun 2006 - Oct 2009
Oct 2006

50 mi
Defective alternator when newly purchased...dealer replaced under warranty. 
Ford Escape in Michigan, United States
Mar 2012 - Feb 2016
Aug 2014

129000 mi

US $300
axle assembly ABS 
Nov 2014

129600 mi

US $2500
No second gear. Complete rebuild of transmission. 
Nov 2015

135000 mi

US $310
ABS light came on. Replaced axle assembly. (Tone ring). 

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2007 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Ford Escape in Texas, United States
Jun 2008 - Aug 2013
Mar 2009

47000 mi

US $17
Minor slow emissions leak - replaced after-market locking gas cap. 
Apr 2011

84000 mi

US $470
Hybrid battery ventillation door actuator intermittent - replaced and reflashed module. Part cost $44, $405 labor and diagnostic fees. 
Jun 2011

89000 mi

US $74
A/C weak performance in urban setting; okay during hwy driving. Dealer recommended compressor replacement. Another shop reported high refrigerant pressures, suggested restriction/blockage. Hybrid service info unavail; not released by Ford. 
Apr 2012

102000 mi

US $115
AC system problems: leak in system, incorrect pressures. Fill system and charge with dye. Return visit to understand leak. More repairs pending. 
Jun 2012

104000 mi

US $260
Hybrid battery evaporator and comfort cooling evaporator had obstructions. Clean and repl orifice tube. Repl dryer/filter and recharge. System better but not 100%. 
Mar 2013

119000 mi

US $278
Replace blower fan switch Replaced dash lights. 
Jun 2013

122000 mi

US $70
Diagnosis only, no repairs. 
Aug 2013

123000 mi

US $750
Prior trip to dealer recommended compressor, accumulator, thermal control valve replacement for $2200 estimated repairs,Found evidence of refrigerant leak.I replaced those parts plus the serpentine belt for about $700. Paid a friend to help 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2015

71300 mi

US $32
Previously, yellow wrench light came on and off. Found out it's the blend door for hybrid battery cooling. Dealer wants $500. Bought the part $32 and replaced it myself based on a Youtube video. FORD should have a recall since so many Hybrids have this. 
Feb 2018

94000 mi

US $25
Back window hydraulic lifts needed replacing 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Apr 2018
Feb 2011

58300 mi

US $35
Service Soon beep and warning light. DTC B1239 (a special Ford code). Replaced blend door actuator, a part of the traction battery cooling system. Has been OK for 2 weeks now. 
May 2011

61000 mi

US $220
Replaced rear shocks to prepare for a long trip. Were starting to show signs of wear. 
Mar 2012

78000 mi

US $310
Replaced the motor electronics cooling system (MECS) pump because it was overheating. Fairly common w early Escape hybrids. Labor $100. Parts $210. 
Apr 2012

78700 mi

US $593
"Stop safely now" warning. Replaced a second (different) cooling pump in the hybrid system. The previous repair, the most common cause of such overheating, didn't fix the problem. This one did. 
Nov 2013

103600 mi

US $450
replace worn tie rod ends, plus 4-wheel alignment 
Apr 2015

125500 mi

US $460
Replace thermostat, flush and refill cooling system, flush and refill hybrid cooling system. 
May 2016

140000 mi

US $260
Replaced 4 tire-pressure monitoring units (at a tire shop) because warning light, "Tire Pressure Sensor Fault" was coming on every day or two. Sadly the warnings still come on, and the shop agrees to a refund. Now have ordered OEM sensors. 
Jun 2017

162000 mi

US $12
Replace left headlamp 
Ford Escape in New York, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2019
Mar 2010

33000 mi

US $804
Car had a jerk forward around 12mph when decelerating 10% of time. Ford hotline said normal when hybrid battery overcharged. Second repair trip found cracked ABS ring on rt front wheel that sent erroneous signal confusing system, causing jerk. Rattle in front end was worn/damaged bushings and extensions of stabilizer bar links 
Jun 2010

37000 mi

US $1100
Lost all freon due to leak/hole in condenser 
May 2013

75000 mi

US $275
Ring on axle broke (second time also happened earlier on the front). This makes the antilock sense differently and more often operate erratically 
Jun 2014

95000 mi

US $2500
All 4 tie rod ends replaced. Too much play 
May 2015

110400 mi

US $1300
Replaced control arm and all joint due to a worn socket 
Nov 2015

118000 mi

US $225
Broken shock absorbers in rear 
Oct 2017

166000 mi

US $1800
Front hose blew. Reduces function. Replaced both front rubber hoses. Bled system 
Ford Escape in Oregon, United States
Jun 2009 - Sep 2018
Jul 2009

43800 mi

US $600
Engine system coolant pump was replaced. The Service Engine Soon light continued to come on randomly approximately 3x weekly since this time. We had it looked at when it was time for scheduled maintainence. Computer needed reset. Engine system coolant pump replaced. Not under warranty. Service soon light coming on occasionally for a month with increasing frequency. Light continued to come on 3x weekly after repair. 
Aug 2009

44500 mi
Navigation system not working intermittently. Screen dimming, flipping through pages randomly, turning on and off on own,sound not loud enough. Via phone dealer says it sounds like the control head, entire unit needs replaced. We did not fix. Est $500. 
Dec 2009

48000 mi
Ongoing problem with check engine light. Replaced engine system coolant pump x2 and light still coming on. System reset as well. Found out that the door to the hybrid battery in this system was not working properly. Not urgent, delaying repair $$$ 
Apr 2010

58100 mi

US $250
Door to hybrid battery compartment replaced. Service soon light kept coming on 3x/week. Had previously replaced pump twice only to find out it was this door instead. Door to hybrid battery compartment replaced. Service soon light kept coming on 3x/week. Had previously replaced pump twice only to find out it was this door instead. 
Aug 2010

65400 mi
12v battery going dead when ignition turned on but car not running for 30min, happened mulitiple times. Dealer said battery fine, replaced anyway and problem stopped. Believe damage to battery is due to Nav CD player malfunction. Nav system on fritz, going on and off on own, trying to eject cd continuiously but unsuccessfully, did not fix due to cost, repaired on own quite successfully by hitting the dashboard just above the Nav system with fist. Works great!! 
Sep 2012

105000 mi

US $150
Windshield wipers detached from the frame and needed to be welded into place. Windsheild wipers detached from the frame and needed to be welded into place. 
Mar 2015

169000 mi

US $200
Steering wheel loose. Steering wheel was loose and bolts were tightened. 
Sep 2015

180000 mi

US $60
The power steering quit working. The repair costs more than the car. Opted not to repair. Driving is now a good upper body workout. 
Jun 2017

226000 mi

US $800
AC quit working several years ago. We finally had it recharged. Tie rods replaced. 
Jan 2018

240000 mi

US $1100
Binding throttle. Cleaned and reprogrammed the tool body. Fan to hybrid battery quit working. 
Feb 2018

240000 mi

US $497
Exhaust valve was replaced at 241,573 miles. Total price labor and parts was $497. The check engine light came on. 
Aug 2018

255000 mi

US $800
Calipers were replaced. Steering column and brake peddle were shaking when brakes were applied. Also replaced rotors and pads. 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Jul 2015 - Sep 2018
Sep 2015

125000 mi

US $850
Thermostat broken. Emission system light came on. Inner and outer tie rods replaced. 
Mar 2017

133000 mi

US $850
A/C Compressor was leaking and had to be replaced ($600), the remainder of the services were planned maintenance. 
Aug 2018

141000 mi

US $1100
Power steering broke down. Rack needed to be replaced + lower part of steering column. 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2015
Feb 2013

66000 mi

US $1000
The power steering went out. The Power Steering Control Module was found to be faulty and was replaced. I'm lucky the part went out in my driveway and not on the freeway. 

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2007 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - Oct 2012
Mar 2012

45260 mi
Weak battery, after sitting for weekend would be dead- replaced 
Jun 2012

46500 mi

C $700
Condensor failed, had to be replaced 
Ford Escape in Michigan, United States
Jun 2008 - Apr 2012
Feb 2011

55000 mi

US $280
Problem: ABS light and 4x4 light intermittently went on (could feel it activate). Dealer diagnosed replaced LF tone ring. 
Jul 2011

58200 mi

US $220
tone ring replacement. This is the "other side" from the repair 6 months ago. They took ~$100 off the bill as the two repairs were so close. 
Apr 2012

62000 mi

US $330
blend door replacement? $34 part with lots of labor to access (removal of dash) 

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