Ford Escape / 2009
2009 Ford Escape problems
Owners have filed 2,349 complaints about the 2009 Ford Escape with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 35.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 12.9%.
Complaints2,349
Crashes56
Fires2
Injuries42
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 35.2% · 828
Power train 12.9% · 302
Vehicle speed control 12.0% · 281
Engine 10.8% · 254
Electrical system 6.1% · 143
Fuel/propulsion system 4.9% · 116
Service brakes 4.0% · 94
Fuel system, gasoline 3.7% · 88
Severity
Of those complaints, 56 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 42 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 24 model years of the Ford Escape in this data, 2009 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 96 in the last three years against 255 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 83,275 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column and the torque sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000. Steering · reported at 116,000 miles
Electric power steering assist just stopped and car was stuck. I couldnât move. Very scary I could went over the hill and crashed. I cannot find the receipt it was a used electric power steering column. I am afraid to drive car now because itâs used. Ryder auto specialist should have a copy. Their phone number is [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Steering
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. Steering · reported at 250,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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