2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid.

Most common 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 153 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	70
Engine	24
Service Brakes	21
Vehicle Speed Control	17
Power Train	15
Electrical System	11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	9
Fuel/Propulsion System	9
Unknown Or Other	4
Visibility	3

What owners report

2026-07-31, Steering
Car steering torque sensor not working properly causing power steering assist to be lost compromising electric power steering (eps) assist and increasing the risk of an accident. Ford has a recall 14S05/2014-193, but they are saying my car is not included on this recall at this time although it is exactly the same issue I am having now.

2025-03-11, Steering
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 8 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel ceased to function; however, the contact was able to make a full turn of the steering wheel, and the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact was able to regain power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to two separate independent mechanics and the contact was informed that the steering wheel module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact had the same failure three times within a month. The vehicle was then taken to a de

2025-01-27, Steering
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot at 15 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering assist failure warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The local dealer and an independent mechanic were contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

2024-07-16, Steering
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed as a failure with the electric power steering assist. The contact was informed that the power steering contr

2024-07-01, Steering
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel suddenly became difficult to turn. The vehicle was later taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 190,000.

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid questions

Does the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid?

Based on 153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (70), Engine (24), Service Brakes (21).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid has been fixed?

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