Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2009 Ford Escape.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel … |
| 2026-02-24 | STEERING | Yes | 1 | Yesterday I went to the Ford dealership and asked if my 2009 Ford Escape could have the power steering repaired under r… |
| 2026-02-24 | STEERING | Yes | 1 | This is a follow up complaint because I would like to attach more files that are pertinent |
| 2026-02-22 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering sensor failed as documented in Ford fixing the steering torque from a recall on B2778:EF. The steering would … |
| 2026-01-26 | STEERING | No | 0 | The car had a recall in 2014 was fixed then went out again same part same problem after being fixed ford dealer said th… |
| 2026-01-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Me and my [XXX] old was driving on the highway in my 2009 Ford escape and suddenly my power steering completely went o… |
| 2026-01-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | Safety recall on steering. Ford dealership says it is under the recall and the steering column has to be replaced. Part… |
| 2026-01-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was di… |
| 2025-12-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | I was attempting to leave work I started my vehicle and when I backed up I had no power steering I researched the probl… |
| 2025-11-29 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering, steering assist, has failed in my daughter's 2009 Ford Escape which has less than 90,000 miles on t… |
| 2025-11-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | My fiancé my baby and I were leaving the house to go to the store and the steering wheel started jerking to the left wh… |
| 2025-10-22 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering assist faile… |
| 2025-10-17 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I WENT TO TRADE IN MY CAR AND WAS INFORMED THAT FRAME BEHIND FRONT DRIVER SIDE IS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH. MEANING THE B… |
| 2025-09-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | I was almost home and all the sudden i could barely control my steering wheel, it was so hard to turn and i almost hit … |
| 2025-05-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering… |
| 2025-05-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | Unknown. Cranked vehicle and had no power steering.05/27/25 |
| 2025-05-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brakes and power steering failed within 1 day. I’ve had brake system checked by 2 mechanics. I still have spongey brake… |
| 2025-05-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The ford escape is experiencing the exact power steering assist fault, same year model in Safety Recall 14S05, but it’s… |
| 2025-03-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power steering torque sensor has gone out. Dealership has diagnosed the issue. |
| 2025-03-10 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was severe rusting and rot on the frame rail. The de… |
| 2025-03-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I have had every part of my brake system replaced multi times and the brake pedal gos to the floor, no one can fix it. … |
| 2025-02-21 | STEERING | No | 0 | Vehicle was involved in recall 14S05 for electric power steering failure. Recall was completed in 2016 with no parts r… |
| 2025-01-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | As many other Ford escapes have been recalled due to power steering issues. Mine has been going out while driving and c… |
| 2025-01-08 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn to the … |
| 2024-12-13 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering has gone out we see recalls for this make, year and model. But when we called the dealer they inform… |
| 2024-12-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff. The vehicl… |
| 2024-12-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon his wife starting the vehicle, the "Power Steering As… |
| 2024-12-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering torque sensor failed Can not be driven . Subframe rusted out. Unsafe to drive. |
| 2024-11-18 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized with the … |
| 2024-11-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel was… |
| 2024-11-13 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, who dete… |
| 2024-10-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel … |
| 2024-10-13 | STEERING | No | 0 | Yesterday, [XXX], the power steering first temporarily went out on a curve and came back on and I was able to continue … |
| 2024-10-07 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his son was operating the vehicle, the power steerin… |
| 2024-10-02 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45-55 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the bra… |
| 2024-08-31 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The subframe is rusted. There is an actual hole in the subframe. Yes, as of today, it is available for inspection. I… |
| 2024-08-08 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware… |
| 2024-08-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | jUST BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING PLAZA AND PROCEEDED FORWARD. APPLIED THE BREAKS TO ALLOW ANOTHER CAR… |
| 2024-07-24 | STEERING | No | 0 | no powersteering went out while driving they reprogramed steering module nowit went out totally its bs on fords part |
| 2024-05-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | Complete power steering assist loss with no warning. should have been fixed by dealer before we purchased the vehicle … |
| 2024-05-10 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brake pedal very light, goes clear to floor then within last inch brakes activate. I replaced master brake cylinder in … |
| 2024-05-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | This year and model is under a Ford Motor company recall number 14S05 which is the steering torque sensor. this device … |
| 2024-04-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | The steering went out on my daughters car. When calling the dealership to find out about a possible recall as I see it… |
| 2024-03-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | I was driving down the road then all the sudden halfway through making a turn the power steering went completely out al… |
| 2024-03-22 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 2 | Unknown. Steering and brakes locked so i lost all control of the vehicle doing about 60 mph down the highway. Which re… |
| 2024-03-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was without power steer… |
| 2024-03-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | I was driving to work when all the sudden out of nowhere with no warning I lost all power steering control luckily I ju… |
| 2024-02-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle Will not shift from Park gear. Locking up and can't drive until it allows me to shift. Time varies and also hav… |
| 2024-02-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power steering quit working. It would go in and out then just stopped all together. I see there is a recall however my… |
| 2024-02-09 | STEERING | No | 0 | I was on the freeway and I was going 70 mph was starting to go around a small curve when I realized I had no power stee… |