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
I have the 2009 ford escape, i noticed about a month ago that the only way i could start the car was to push the key in really hard. At first, it would start after one hard push but gradually it got worse. It got to the point to where i would have to push harder and harder to get it started. Now after returning from the authorized ford service department to fix a recall electrical issue it seems to be worse, it…
ODI 10648942
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
September 10 2014, vehicle was serviced at henry curtis ford in petaluma california for recall 14s05. Prior to this recall, we had no problems with our vehicle. October 3 2014, vehicle stalled at 65 mph driving on highway. My wife was driving up hill on the highway in the far right lane and was able to pull off the highway to the shoulder. Vehicle towed to repair shop, unable to find any error codes. Vehicle towed…
ODI 10648279
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle has had issues with the dashboard gauges locking up while driving, took to ford dealership and they could not identify cause of issue. If i hit the dash it gauges would start to work again. When gauges were not working, a/c would stop working as well. Most concerning is the last two days my car has stopped accelerating while driving it, i can put the gas all the way to the floor and it still won't…
ODI 10639206
Electrical System · Steering
First sign of problem occurred in august 2014 when i put keys in ignition it would not allow me to start car. It was locked, or frozen up. I tried to move steering wheel but could barely move it. After about 5 to 7 minutes of trying to turn wheel, it unlocked and i was able to start vehicle. Next problem occurred in early september when turning wheel to back into parking space, it froze up and locked. I slowly…
ODI 10641494
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Driving when suddenly check engine light flashed, battery light, and oil light all blinked after which engine was running but unable to accelerate. Was able to pull off to side of road placed in park again tried to rev engine nothing happened. Turned car off then turned back on and car ran as usual check engine light remains on taking to dealership tomorrow. *tr
ODI 10598491
Electrical System · Power Train
Ford claims they have a customer satisfaction program (13n03) to address problems with the engine throttle body and that customers who come into dealerships will be able to have the powertrain control module software reprogrammed to protect the throttle body. The problem is- ford will not honor this program unless the error shows on their diagnosis computer. I had this exact problem happen to me and the error did…
ODI 10586465
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerating from a traffic stop. Taking a right turn, car rumbled and could not accelerate. Car went from 5mph and drop down to 3mph, the wrench light went on. Stopped at side of road and engine still running. Drove a little more and engine still rumbling and would not accelerate. *tr
ODI 10562305
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering goes out without any warnings. Can be out if you turn the car on. If you turn the car off and you start it again the power steering may come back on. Most of the time you have to disconnect the battery and reconnect this usually will fix the problem for a day than you have to disconnect the battery again. The power steering has also gone out during driving as well. I feel that this is a huge safety…
ODI 10564344
Electrical System · Steering
We driving at highway speed when all electric components went out. We could not steer. Fortunately it was a straight road and no nearby traffic. We stopped the car and restarted and it worked. We were petrified! A later incident the wipers would only work on high speed. They returned to normal after restarting the car. *tr
ODI 10649594
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I was on hov lane on lie driving to my parents. As i was coming off to reg lane, my engine stalled. Fortunately, the other car was far away able to stop. I changed gear into park and restarted the car. *tr
ODI 10577309
Electrical System
Im driving ,then , the vehicle start to stop . And no have power to continue . I shoot off the ignition and put on again and continue my travel. *tr
ODI 10554899
Electrical System · Steering
Our 2009 ford escape has lost it's power steering, while i was driving, twice this week. It was nearly impossible to control the vehicle, yet it was still running. It is electric power steering so there is nothing that can be done to prevent it (i initially thought my power steering fluid must be low). The first time it happened, on friday, i had it towed to my mechanic. Nothing showed up on the dashboard at the…
ODI 10553707
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was stopped waiting at a red light at the top of a very steep hill. The light changed to green and i let my foot off the brake and went to push the gas and my ford escape lost all power and stalled. The battery light and oil light came on as it stalled and i started rolling backwards down the steep hill. I had no ability to steer the car and i also didn't have any brakes, i tried to slam the brakes as we were…
Crash reported
ODI 10554724
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle suddenly lost power and slowed down. Symptoms match what others report to be a bad throttle body which ford has changed design of. Has happened twice now. Ford says we have to pay for this repair but it sounds like it should be a recall. *tr
ODI 10552686
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my 2009 ford escape (v6) home from work, my car lost acceleration. The engine was still running, the lights still worked, radio on, power steering, but i had no acceleration response from the gas pedal. I was able to coast my car onto a side road without incident, and noticed the service light was on before turning my car off (wrench symbol). I waited for a few moments, and tried to restart the car. To…
ODI 10552621
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
As i was driving and the cruise control was set the road i was traveling had slight hills. It seems as though when the car went to down shift and speed up is when it lost power and went into limp mode. The last occurrence was on 10-17-13 while i was driving on a flat road. I had to brake for traffic when i went to accelerate is when it lost power and went into limp mode. *tr
ODI 10548305
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving and vehicle kept acting like it was stalling while trying to drive. Knew that the gas was not low, so wasn't sure what the issue was. Made it to destination and called mechanic. Brought it in to the shop, still with intermittent stalling while driving. Ran a test and said that the throttle actuator control system was stuck open - this has seemed to be a problem with ford escape vehicles. Got it fixed with no…
ODI 10551482
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Faulty electronic throttle body vehicle lost power twice while my wife was driving home - extremely dangerous situation. Engine remained running but all power lost. Had vehicle towed to ford in hopes the repair would be covered under extended powertrain warranty or via technical service bulletin. No . . . . This is astounding to me - a quick google search will tell you there are many issues with this part across…
ODI 10546539
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After waiting at a red light, my vehicle travelled about 100 yards. The engine shuttered, accelerator pedal was unresponsive, and the engine rpms dropped to 900. I pulled to the side of the road and turned off the car then restarted it. Everything was fine, except for my confidence, for the next 6 miles. While driving 45 mph, the engine shuttered, wrench light and check engine light illuminated, and rpms immediately…
ODI 10544832
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving along and the vehicle kept slowing down, kept pushing on accelerator but stopped going. Got off the road and shut down and restarted, vehicle ran okay. This happened three times. Dealer says the electronic throttle body needs replaced. *tr
ODI 10543850
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
The throttle body on my 2009 ford escape failed while entering a public interstate via an on ramp. The failure occurred while accelerating. The effect was the vehicles engine was shut off, causing a rapid deceleration on a fairly busy on ramp. I was able to pull my car over to the side. Placed it in park, turned key off and back on, and was able to resume my 8 mile commute to work. Later, while driving the vehicle,…
ODI 10542741
Electrical System · Power Train
On the morning of sept 4, 2013- i was making a turn at about 20 miles an hour. I had just about completed the turn when i was engaging the gas peddle to continue on, but the car was running and it wasn't going. I was able to coast off the road. I turned the car off. I started the car back up and had power from the peddle again, so i proceeded up the street only to have the same thing happen to me again, as i was…
ODI 10541946
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
While driving on the expressway at 70 mph the rpm dropped to approx. 900rpm. Pushing on the accelerator pedal didn't do anything. A indicator light on the dash came on it is the shape of a wrench. I had to pull the vehicle off the road. After i parked on the side of the road i shut off the engine and waited about 30 seconds then restarted the engine and everything was working fine. I went back onto the road and…
ODI 10536593
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vct solenoids and cam sensors are faulty. The vehicle stalls randomly, engine lags and exibits poor fuel mpg. The problem occured just out of warranty and upon research; i have discovered this issue is very vast with 2009-2011 ford escapes, mercury mariners, 2010-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan vehicles equipped with the 3.0l engine and built on or before 3-1-2011. My 2009 ford escape and many others vehicles…
ODI 10606083
Electrical System · Steering
Started engine and power steering was not working. Looked up in manual and it said it will go into manual steering if power steering get hot. This has happened a few times but then the power steering would work after each occurrence. Now the steering chatters and shakes the steering wheel even when in park and engine off. *tr
ODI 10560455