2009 Ford Escape Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Ford Escape recalls

Most common 2009 Ford Escape problems

Problem areas named in the 1,693 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	829
Power Train	302
Vehicle Speed Control	281
Engine	254
Electrical System	143
Fuel/Propulsion System	116
Service Brakes	94
Fuel System, Gasoline	88
Unknown Or Other	55
Engine And Engine Cooling	38

What owners report

2026-09-22, Steering
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The failure was a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failed bar-yaw angle sensor. The contact was informed that the bar-yaw angle sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

2026-08-13, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 vehículo lo cual me llevó a investigar posible causa encontrando que en ese modelo es falla del fabricante solicitando sea reparado para evitar posible incendio del mismo ya que según lo que encontré es muy probable sufrir accidente en este estado del vehículo

2026-06-23, Steering
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)

2026-05-20, Steering
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 independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that ten years ago, an unknown recall repair for the failure was completed. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 188,136.

2026-05-16, Engine
On several occasions my 2009 Ford escape xlt completely died as I was driving 1. On the highway at 60mph I had to pull over and restart vehicle. 2. Going through town at 30mph I had to put in neutral to restart as I was moving uphill. 3. As I was at a stop light, again putting in neutral was necessary to restart as vehicle would not move until restarted. I have not had it inspected by anyone yet as I have not had the funds to pay mechanic for service inspection. This was very scary and almost caused a serious accident on 4 out of 5 times this has occurred. On the highway I was in the fast lane to pass a semi truck with several vehicles following close behind and when my vehicle suddenly shut

2009 Ford Escape questions

Does the 2009 Ford Escape have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Ford Escape: Steering:Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 1,693 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (829), Power Train (302), Vehicle Speed Control (281).

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

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.