2009 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 110
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 110 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 36 records
- throttle body · 21 records
- steering wheel · 14 records
- side road · 10 records
- lost power · 10 records
- check engine · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While at a complete stop, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle beeped. A warning alert appeared that indicated "power steering assist stalled". The contact was able to drive the vehicle home; however, the steering wheel stiffened and had to be turned manually. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) in december of 2014, but the…
ODI 11046926
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that the speedometer, fuel gauge, and steering column seized while the vehicle was driven 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced. The contact also stated that the alternator warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred. Northgate ford ([redacted], cincinnati, oh) was contacted and diagnosed that the…
ODI 11075019
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, they would have to make several attempts before the vehicle would start. The contact stated the failure was gradually getting worst. The contact took the vehicle to the north brothers ford located at [redacted] westland, michigan 48185; [redacted] where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be…
ODI 11020028
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Electronic throttle body: driving down the highway the vehicle lost power, i was able to avoid traffic and make it safely to the side of the road. After a few minutes i was able to restart the vehicle and continue on. A few days later this happened again, fortunately on a less crowded street.
ODI 10981002
Electrical System
Bought my 2009 ford escape xlt 4wd in 2016.had no problems up until around march, 2017 when trying to start vehicle.turned the key to start and it wouldn't. Thinking maybe there was a little moisture on ignition key seeing how it had rained earler and keys were exposed but nope.pulled key out and flipped it over then retried. It did start and didn't think anymore about it. Didn't happen again till about 4 mos later…
ODI 11258785
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Power steering goes out, at all speeds now (my esc light is on the dash and won't go off) hard to steer wheel when at a stop or to make a turn. Make it's hard to park a car.
ODI 10969581
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving unknown speeds, the battery indicator illuminated and the instrument cluster gauges flickered on and off. Also, the power steering assist failed and the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. In addition, the radio and heater were stuck in the on position. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (bill marsh ford, 408 w mile rd nw, kalkaska, mi 49646)…
ODI 11034288
Electrical System · Steering
14s05. I was driving the 2009 ford escape on the highway at approx. 70mph. The steering will stopped controlling the vehicle correctly and then the steering went completely out. I almost crashed, pulled onto the shoulder of the highway, gathered myself, cut on the hazard lights and cut the auto off. After a minute, i started the auto up again and moved forward to see if the problem still existed. The power steering…
ODI 10945789
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Updated 11/29/16*lj *tr
ODI 10905708
Electrical System
My 2009 ford escape, stalls with out any warning, the engine still runs but there is no control over the engine rpm. This has happened several times, while traveling on state hwy and county roads. Each time you could gain control, by shutting engine off and restarting. Since this is the family car it has been parked. It is unsafe to drive if stalls on busy city street or major freeway.
ODI 10885266
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 69,000.
ODI 10863660
Electrical System
Having problems starting vehicle. Must push key in very hard, so much so that your hand will hurt, in order for it to start. Sometimes it starts, sometimes it won't. Has left my family stranded on more than one occasion. Acts like you can't push in key in far enough to make it start. Sitting under my carport now, unable to start and unable to pay the $500.00 plus repair cost. Not very happy right now!
ODI 10850247
Electrical System
2009 ford escape 3.0 246,000 miles, have had all recall items replaced. Problems with starter continuously engaged, spark and melt positive wire. Replaced starter, tumbler and ignition module. 5 months later same event occurred. Starter continuously engaged, smoke and sparks from replaced starter. Mechanic replaced starter, starter solenoid and ignition module located directly behind ignition tumbler. Still having…
Fire reported
ODI 10822191
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
My ford escape electronic power steering has been acting erratically. It seems to work fine sometimes, but then turns off at other times. This makes it extremely hard to turn the vehicle.
ODI 10794774
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering sensor and steering column had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the onboard diagnostic warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The dealer stated that the mass air index was…
ODI 10896519
Electrical System
My ford escape has a leak somewhere in the roof. The water comes in down the a&b posts and onto the floor. While traveling down the a&b posts it flows over several wires and air bag components, also on the a post side it flows around and possibly into the fuze panel. The floor of my vehicle is always soaked and everytime it rains it becomes re-soaked. I have looked online and it appears several thousand escapes have…
ODI 10765043
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall i was driving in the far left lane of the freeway on my way to work and my car shut off, sometimes my cars does not start. I have had alternator, starter tested, and they are good, my camshaft sensor replaced, ignition switch replaced, spark plugs replaced, i keep a good handle on maintenance up, but my car shutting off while i am driving and sometimes don't turn on at all is keep happening, my…
Crash reported · 8 injuries
ODI 10935549
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Probleme come in the morning after a small run to corner store. 2 monts before fore update de trottle software. For the recal.
ODI 10748695
Air Bags · Electrical System · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 20 mph and making a right turn, there was an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The traction control, abs, air bag, and eas warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The clock spring was…
ODI 10761476
Electrical System
Rear hatch door mechanism failing to open rear hatch.
ODI 10723886
Electrical System · Power Train
Driving about 50mph when the car just stop accelerating. Engine still running but no ability to move. A red wrench starts flashing when this happens. *tr
ODI 10689516
Electrical System · Steering
On december 28,2014 i was pulling out of a parking lot onto a busy main street when my power steering suddenly went out almost causing an accident. I took it into my mechanic the next day and was told it was my battery, which was replaced. On march 25, 2015 i was turning onto a side street when the power steering went out again. This time my alternator was replaced. I am suspicious that everytime something…
ODI 10704985
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,762.
ODI 10670888
Electrical System · Power Train
Making a turn, my car jerked and could not accelerate. We had to cruise to our destination which was close thank god. I called ford and they told me to bring it in. I told them i was unsure if it was drivable. He then told me he couldn't tell me what it was til i brought it in. Then told me i could take it in today but won't get checked til monday. He got my name and number. We went to various auto places for…
ODI 10664113
Electrical System · Engine
After beginning acceleration from a stop light, my vehicle began to sputter and stalled out even though it was moving. I had to put it in park, turn the ignition off, and then turn it on in the middle of traffic. The gas tank was 3/4 full and the battery is only a year old. *tr
ODI 10653910