2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 15 Escape Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (70 complaints, 46%), typically at around 105,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 153owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 70 | 46% | 105,000 | “power steering assist” (16%) | $2,200 |
| Engine | 24 | 16% | 87,749 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 14% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 11% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 10% | 72,715 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 7% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 6% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 6% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | 38,171 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 35,217 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Loss of power steering while driving (DP15001) — opened Apr 1, 2015, closed Jun 14, 2018.
- Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction (DP12006) — opened Oct 2, 2012, closed Feb 21, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Ford Escape Hybrid years
← 2008 Escape Hybrid · 2010 Escape Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 68 | 0 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 1 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 288 | 1 |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2009 | 153 | 0 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 443 | 0 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 0 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 219 | 0 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 178 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners most often report steering, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 70 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape Hybrid model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.