2009 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1692 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Steering (827), Power Train (301), Vehicle Speed Control (279).
Key takeaways
- 1692 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 34 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 827 | 49% |
| Power Train | 301 | 18% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 279 | 16% |
| Engine | 254 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 143 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 116 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 108 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 88 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 88 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 55 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 37 | 2% |
| Structure | 32 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford Escape 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-13
A quien corresponda Por medio de la presente me pongo en contacto con ustedes por motivo de falla mecánica en mi auto móvil Ford escape 2009 ya que hace aproximadamente dos meses atrás al llenar el tanque de gasolina me percaté que el interior olía a combustible y al revisarlo noté que se tiraba por debajo del vehícul...
Steering - filed 2026-06-23
Hi! I [XXX] [XXX] my vehicle streeing wheel struck or lock when the vehicle slow down or stopped. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Steering - filed 2026-05-20
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the power steering failure warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an indepen...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.