Overview & Reviews

There are no changes on the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, though Ford has extended powertrain warranty coverage to five years/60,000 miles as of July 2006 (Hybrid components are still backed by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty).

• Surprisingly powerful hybrid drivetrain, easily gets 30 mpg, large cargo capacity, comfortable interior with roomy backseat.

• Noisy four-cylinder engine, added weight of hybrid components dulls handling, overly stiff brake pedal.

User Reviews:

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  Great mileage from an SUV - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By BikerDan - November 9 - 8:13 pm

  Bought this to replace a 95 Grand Cherokee and an 04 Grand Prix. Mileage has varied from 26mpg freeway to 33mpg city. Power from a stop is a little weak. Passing power is very capable. Ride is a little bouncy. Handling is a little unstable above 70mph. Below that, its acceptable for an SUV. Cabin is a little noisy, but no worse than the Grand Prix. Headroom/legroom in both front and back are good. Im 62" and even with the moonroof I still have headroom. 4 wheel disc brakes are very good, but have an odd, nonlinear feel to them. Any doubts about it? Ask for a 24- hour test drive. One day of commuting with it sold me on the Ford Escape Hybrid!

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  Great SUV gas mileage! - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Cheryl K - September 11 - 12:40 am

  As an owner of 4 SUVS and ready to get rid of one I decided to look into getting the Escape Hybrid SUV for its gas mileage. I bought the AWD upgraded 2007 gold Escape with grey leather seats (no option in leather color), rear beeping system, moonroof and navigation. The interior is almost as nice as my 2005 Gold Expedition Limited and the ride is smooth and pickup is fine. Its not as roomy as my Expedition but its comfortable. I love the gas mileage and am averaging 30 mpg which is double my Expedition. Its a very quiet running vehicle and sometimes at a stop light its on battery and I dont think its even on but it is when I press the gas! And it also holds my four golden retrievers!

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  A Mean Green Machine - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Dan - August 8 - 2:23 pm

  Plenty of power for on and off freeways plus passing at highway speeds. Power management system is seamless and CVT transmission is so smooth. Comfortable ride and satisfactorily quiet. The current $2600 federal tax credit makes this vehicles total cost to own reasonable. Overall this vehicle is fun to drive, and the best hybrid value in the market.

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  Great Vehicle - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Jax.FL - May 22 - 9:26 pm

  I have only had this car for a month, and I am COMPLETELY SATISFIED! The dealers were not fun to deal with, and the one in Orange Park was rude and tried to tell me that this car was trash and a rip off. I love my new car, every time the motor shuts off and goes to battery, it makes a huge difference. It also tells me how good my gas economy is going, and also what mpg Im getting. Right now I am averaging 28.7, and thats only because I have been avoiding traffic and hitting a lot of highway miles. I love this car. I highly recommend it.

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  Great Value - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By HLS - February 20 - 6:26 am

  Fun to drive. Handles well. Quick steering response. Adequate acceleration from a stop. Excellent acceleration for passing. Driving a lot of highway miles and still averaging 29. Have seen 33 in city driving. They could have done a better job on front seat creature comforts, i.e. cup holders, change holders and sun glass holder. Safety features were a consideration in buying. Road noise is a little loud but not terrible. Overall a great buy.

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  Better than I expected! - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Roy - January 12 - 2:50 pm

  Once I started driving my Escape I realized how easily it really handles. It can turn on a dime and it steers very easily. The navigation system is superb! The ride is comfortable and the gas mileage improves as you put on more miles. I have obtained an "In Town" mileage of 34 mpg. On long trips I average close to 32 mpg.

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  Great little hybrid - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By suegross - September 26 - 1:00 pm

  $3.00 gas got my attention and had me to look at hybrids. Am not a tree hugger-retired & trying to save some green! I drove many hybrid vehicles and all were impressive. The Escape looked and felt more like a typical car. Replaced 2002 Explorer V8 (15/19 MPG). Escape is averaging between 39 and 42 city & 33 miles highway driving from Destin to Cincinnati at 70+ mph. Ride is very comfortable and sufficient head room (62"). Acceleration is more than adequate. AC works very well in the normal mode. When waiting at a long light, the ac does not stay cold. Navigation system works well and is not distracting like the Prius. Sound system very good. Great visibility and easy to get in/out.

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  2007 Escape after 6 months - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Al - September 11 - 10:33 pm

  I received my new 2007 Escape in June as it was one of the first 2007s manufactured. It replaced my 2000 Explorer XLT with 170K miles. My first impressions of the Escape were very good and Im still happy after 6 months and 14K miles. Gas mileage is steady at 22 mpg, about 7 mpg better than my 00 Explorer. Weak areas are the rear brakes, which are drum rather than disc as my Escape is equipped with a 4 cylinder engine. There is also driveline vibration at times, plus noticeable rattles and general mechanical noise. I would recommend the Escape but ONLY if it has front and rear disc brakes. The rear brake fade is noticeable and dangerous at times.

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  Ford Quality & Gas Mileage Too - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By BPjunkies - May 17 - 10:36 am

  We bought this car new as it was unloaded from the truck. My wife loves everything about it and wants to trade it in on a new one since they changed the body style. At first we used to just go for drives to see how high we could get the MPG value on the screen. We have seen high 50s for short drives but average in the upper 20s. It provides everything my wife wanted; She sits up high, it is extremely reliable, it gets great gas mileage, and she likes driving it.

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  Going Green in Texas - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Teri & Jim - December 1 - 3:56 pm

  After driving 1000 miles to see our son in college in our Jeep Wrangler we found we had averaged 16.94 gallons per mile. When we got home, Israel had just bombed Lebanon - that was it, the oil situation could not be getting better so it was time to go green! We purchased our 2007 Ford Escape in July of 2006 and have loved every minute of it. Yes the tax credit has now allowed us to discontinue our income tax from being withheld from our paychecks for the rest of the year (based on IRS estimates of what weve already paid in) but we love the competition to see who can drive the farthest without the gas kicking in, and we really enjoy saving the environment!