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 · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle moving at constant 45 mph when engine stumble felt, electronic throttle control/powertrain light illuminated and lost all ability to control vehicle speed with accelerator pedal. Engine was still running and vehicle was able to be safely pulled off the main road. After turning vehicle off and then back on, the light went out and all systems were again ok. Problem was traced to the electronic throttle control…
ODI 10532625
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Driving on highway at about 65 mph. Driving for about 30 min. When vehicle started to stutter and slow down. Pushing the accelerator and no response -rpm and speed dropping quickly. Almost run over by other vehicles on highway. Wrench light came on the dash panel. Car was pulled over to side of road and barely going at 900 rpm and ~ 2 mph. Needed to ha e car towed. This is a very dangerous issue that needs to be…
ODI 10526053
Electrical System
On monday, july 8 at 8:45 am i was driving my 2009 ford escape from my home to my office...a distance of 17.3 miles. I had completed approximately 14 of those miles, traveling on a four lane divided highway at approximately 55 mph and on cruise control. Without warning, the car shut down. The motor continued to run at significantly reduced power...enough to power the power steering and brakes and electrical…
ODI 10524388
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving on a main highway on vacation out of state the ford escape slowed and would not accelerate to keep up with traffic. "wrench light" light on dash illuminated. It continued to run slowly and we pulled off to the side of the highway. Car restarted and ran normally over 100 miles to final destination. Local repair shop detected no "codes" but suggested a ford dealer examine based upon history. Dealer…
ODI 10533350
Electrical System · Engine
While driving to work on a residential highway without warning the vehicle engine just shutdown. The lights on the instrument panel came on and my wife was forced to coast to the side of the highway. This issue has occurred 2 times since, once in august and once on march 17th, 2014. The car has had regular servicing and at the time of the first incident the car was towed to the closest dealership for a review which…
ODI 10573954
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving again today and truck just shut off this is the second time in last two weeks is ford go to recall this problem pulled code and code number is 2112 same code as before. *tr
ODI 10520039
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
After use and park, the escape 2009 4 cyl. Do not start. Several times in between weeks with this trouble. Several hours later, start as nothing occur. In an electronic diagnostic, sent a code: 1260 and 1681. Starter is good and electronic ignition was recently changed thinking will stop the incidents but without resolving the issue. When the vehicle do the trouble, the antitheft icon keep blinking in the key on…
ODI 10532925
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving and engine lost power check engine light on pulled code 2112. *tr
ODI 10515842
Electrical System · Engine
While driving at 60 mph, the car went in to limp mode. We costed to the shoulder turned car off. It re started no issues, check engine light came on. Took to my mechanic who clean throttle body plate. Car ran great for about 5 days then again same problem arises. Call ford to purchase part and told it is on national back order no idea when the part could be available. So i am not stuck with a car that could get me…
ODI 10520625
Electrical System · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls
As i was driving, the accelerator pedal suddenly stopped responding and the wrench and check engine lights came on. I was able to pull over and put on the hazard lights. After turning the engine off and restarting, the accelerator pedal responded again and i was able to drive for a short while before it failed again. This was very dangerous. I repeated this cycle until i was able to get the car to the dealership,…
ODI 10515059
Electrical System
We were driving down the road after picking up my daughter from school. Suddenly the vehicle jerked and died. It had no prior problems at all. After sitting still for about 15min the vehicle started again and drove home no problem. Since then its stalled several times once even when on the highway going 65mph! *tr
ODI 10514826
Electrical System · Power Train
My wife was driving along the highway when suddenly the throttle stopped working, the engine did not shut off but she could not give the car any gas and had to pull over. This has happened 4 times since then with the most recent being today. There is something wrong with the throttle body from what i've read from other 2009 ford escape owners. I also understand that an investigate was/is being done into this…
ODI 10519647
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on a busy freeway in houston my car jerked, the wrench light lit up, then would no longer accelerate. I was able to get over the shoulder of the freeway, but the car would not move after that. It stayed on, but was bouncing up and down. I had to have my car towed off the freeway. Once towed, we turned the car off and back on and it ran fine. I took it to a local mechanic the next day and was told…
ODI 10514058
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Truck failed to accelerate from a red light, with pedal completely engaged. Had continued loss power/thrust when i push the gas. This happens so often now, i am not comfortable driving in heavy traffic as i never know if i'll be able to accelerate. Sunday after finally getting home, i was unable to get it to stay cranked when i depress the gas pedal to reverse. This loss of power was exuberated by having the a/c…
ODI 10513187
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I was driving on a city road and the engine randomly died when i was traveling about 40mph. All the lights and radio/electronics remained on (never lost time or preset radio stations, headlights, dash, etc) but as i tried to give it some gas, it wouldn't respond. When i realized the engine was not running after a few seconds, the rpms were at 0 and the battery light and oil light was on. No codes thrown or check…
ODI 10546815
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving up a steep hill on a blind corner in my neighborhood today when the engine suddenly shut off. This is the first time my escape shut off while i was accelerating. It stalled five other times in the past, each as i came to a stop sign or red light. The incidents are completely random with no warning, so i have no idea if next time will be at a red light or on the highway going 55 mph. When it shuts off i…
ODI 10561952
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving the car started to sputter and would not accelerate and then would suddenly accelerate without touching the accelerator. Eventually the engine just shut off all together. Has happened several times since then. Found out it was because of the throttle body, which seems to be a recurrence on ford escapes. *tr
ODI 10511417
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was stopped at a red light and when the light turned green i pressed the accelerator but the engine seemed to have stalled. I did have slight forward momentum that was jerky and i was able to pull off to the side of the road. I turned the car off, sat for a few minutes, then tried to restart the car. The car did start and no warning lights were on the dashboard. I was able to drive to my subdivision without…
ODI 10509708
Electrical System
Car is traveling in 25-30 mph range and shuts down. All lights on dashboard come on. Coast the vehicle to a stop. Put in park and start up again. This has happened twice in last two days. This same situation happened on expressway going 60 mph on 01/03/2011. Had to be towed to ford dealership. At that time a new throttle body and module was installed. *tr
ODI 10508988
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Took my vehicle in to ford dealer due to check engine light stuck on. Diagnostics pulled 2 codes, p0011 & p0012. These 2 codes are major engine problems!! Both solenoids need to be replaced, and possibly have to replace both cylinder heads and cam shafts if head and camshafts show wear = thus a very very expensive engine repair cost for me!! The ford dealership said this is only covered under warranty up to 60,000…
ODI 10507293
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Car stalled while moving forward after backing out of parking space. Car had operated for 15 minutes before pulling into space, then immediately backing out without stopping engine. For approximately a year and one half yellow service engine light intermittently comes on then goes off after few driving cycles. Car also hesitates and jerks during acceleration randomly and frequently. Service dept of used car dealer…
ODI 10503472
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While accelerating at low speeds (15 - 20 mph), the vehicle suddenly began to shudder and lurch, with no increase in throttle or power despite flooring the gas pedal. Yellow check engine / repair lights came on, vehicle would jerkingly continue to move forward at a speed of less than 5 mph. After conducting a search, it appears to be similar to the "limp home mode" throttle body problem reported by the north…
ODI 10502256
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving, the vehicle lost power. When pressing on gas it just coasted. The wrench warning light came on. Was able to get to side of the road, but almost got hit from behind. Turned vehicle off, restarted and was back on the road. On other occasions there has been some surging. I see that there has been many complaints on this problem and it is getting some press that there is a defective part (throttle body).…
ODI 10500677
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
We have had problems with this vehicle from day one. Currently the big issue is the throttle body (which i've seen has been a problem with all the ford escapes). Also the mass air flow system, heating/air, and security system (also it has a problem not starting---not sure if that's also throttle body). Is this being recalled? *tr
ODI 10515777
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling at 70mph, vehicle suddenly stalled while driving in the center lane of a highway in heavy traffic. No warning signs were displayed. After pulling to the shoulder, vehicle was able to be restarted and seemed to be fine. Service technician found a failure code for 'throttle stuck closed' with 'freeze data' showing it happened at 71mph. He inspected the throttle and found no problems. As a precaution,…
ODI 10471210