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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  The perfect vehicle - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By kermit - September 14 - 7:26 pm

  Ive had my Escape Hybrid now for 2 months and I couldnt think of a better vehicle to own. It is a jack of all trades. I can tow my 15 foot fishing boat, haul the kids and, all our gear, all while getting 30 mpg avg. fuel economy. My wife loves the high seating position; she would rather drive the Escape then her Jaguar. She also likes the fact that it handles more like a car then a suv. Build quality is first rate even though some of the materials are second rate (dash plastic is hard). The engine runs smooth, and the hybrid system is almost transparent (better then all the Toyota Prius I have driven), acceleration is strong up to 70mph (it will outrun a 200 hp v6 Escape to 50 mph).

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  After 5000 miles - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By rdinatal - July 26 - 7:36 pm

  I decided upon this as it met my needs for room, mileage and price. Ive had others say that Toyota makes 3 hybrids and that they are better. In all honesty 20 years ago that was true, but not now. I did my research and could not justify the extra $$ difference. So far I have not regretted my decision.

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  First hybrid - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By TeichRA - November 15 - 7:03 pm

  The vehicle works as advertised. I find the mileage is a touch better than shown on the sticker.

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  Hybrid Escape Rocks - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By furman - October 16 - 8:00 am

  By far the best driving vehicle I have owned. Its CVT transmission is seamless, and unless you are watching the tach, you would never even notice when it switches between gas and electric operation. I dont understand the criticism that a hybrid owner wont save gas money. It was costing us $80 every five days to fill my 23 gallon van to go 300 miles. Now I fill my 15 gallon tank to go 450 miles. By a conservative estimate, I am saving $200 every month in gas.

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  Best for the money right now - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By woooosh - April 26 - 1:30 pm

  I picked up my 2007 hybrid last week and love it. Its a little more noisy that my Mercedes ML320 was but a lot quieter than our Nissan Xterra. I got $500 off the sticker which is rare given the demand for these. The only thing I dont like is the lack of a satellite radio option on the high-end navigation/radio system. Oh well. I think there will be a lot of other SUV hybrids soon so this car is to hold me a few years until something I like comes out. I wasnt going to shell out $60K for the Lexus hybrid.

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  2007 4x4 Ford Escape Hybrid - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Ponyblanket - December 23 - 3:26 am

  Totally new driving experience. Much smoother than expected. Great sensation of gearless transmission smoothness; like a snowmobile. Power really comes on strong! Easy to quickly pass. Mileage is averaging 31; 34 mpg on flat freeway at 60 to 65 mph. No odd noises...yet. Headlights great in deer country. The graphic displays are educational for power flow study and mileage display reads at 1 second, 1 minute and 15 minute intervals. Driving through public recreation areas on battery power is fun; no stinky exhaust; little noise...actually too quiet. Wife scares me pulling in the driveway when Im working on the Explorer.

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  Good Performance, Fun to drive SUV - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Dani B - August 24 - 6:03 am

  I love my Ford Escape hybrid, it looks great, is fun to drive, and gets pretty good gas mileage. I usually get around 28-30 mpg, and I am usually in the 28 range. I wish the gas mileage was a little bit better. The inside is nice and it is a solid car.

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  Save gas, save planet and looking good too - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By 4Mom 2go - May 3 - 11:10 pm

  I traded in my 02 Eddie Bauer Explorer for 07 Escape hybrid. I doubled my mileage. Love the NAV system and real time gas mileage gauge. Keeps me from being a lead foot. Avg 31 mpg in mixed driving. The key is no rabbit starts and using less brake and more coasting to get to a red light I like exterior of 07, but the interior of the 08. Buttons and gauges are placed better in the 08. Also 08 has better nooks for interior storage. Butexterior styling of the 07 is more to my taste. The 08 exterior seems like a throwback to the late 90s Explorers, especially with its grille. Overall very pleased with my purchase, including the mpg and acceleration.

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  2nd 2007 Escape Hybrid, going strong - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By draidr1 - March 25 - 7:09 am

  Background: Bought a used 2007 Escape Hybrid at a dealership still under warranty and it was an excellent purchase. Great Gas mileage, excellent handling, roomy, good use of storage. Sadly, it was totaled in wreck caused by driver not paying attention while on a cell phone. I turned around and bought the same model, same year Escape Hybrid because I loved it. Both vehicles have been excellent for me throughout the years and besides the maintenance costs, Ive had minimal costs except for a pricey emissions sensor that went out on me recently. Ive taken care of it and its taken care of me.

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  Love the 2007 Design vs 2008 Design - 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By KarlS - December 16 - 5:40 pm

  We looked at the 2008 sneak-peek pics and the LA auto show write-ups & pics, but we decided we liked the 2007 interior/exterior design best because it looks less truck-like than the new designs. My wifes the primary driver, and she loves this vehicle. In the first 500 miles, neither of us have any buyers remorse.