2009 Ford Escape Power Train Problems
- 267
- 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 267 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- wrench light · 38 records
- light came · 27 records
- throttle body · 23 records
- lost power · 21 records
- side road · 14 records
- engine light · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 103 |
| 30–60k mi | 86 |
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
For the past 2 months my 2009 ford escape xlt has been jumping and shifting roughly, i thought it was transmission related despite that i flushed my transmission a little over 1 year ago. On 04/24/14 i was driving 60 mph cruise control on the highway and the cruise control cut off and my 2009 ford escape xlt began to lose speed, i notice when the 18-wheeler behind me was approaching my bumper rapidly, nearly rear…
ODI 10584430
Engine · Power Train
Slowing down to turn right on adjacent street, the ford escape stalled and power loss ensued shortly there after. *js
ODI 10579350
Power Train
Transmission solenoid wore out valve body in transmission and leaky seal. Both are a known problem for ford and they have issued a tsb to their dealers on this issue but have not recalled the vehicle. I had to pay $2374.00 to fix this known issue. See links below: http://www.automd.com/tsb/bulletin_b275253/ http://www.automd.com/tsb/bulletin_b313101/ *tr
ODI 10583719
Engine · Power Train
We had noticed that the transmission had started slipping and gradually got worse. We checked the trans fluid and it was very low. Come to find out we had been losing fluid and didn't know the problem so we took it to our mechanic because we bought it used from patterson in mt. Airy and the warranty had expired. Our mechanic found that the seal had blown so he put a new axle in also because there was wear on it.…
ODI 10573090
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2009 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated when he took the vehicle to the dealer, for a regularly scheduled oil change, he was shocked to hear he needed brake pads and rotors. A week later, the vehicle had to be towed to the repair, to have the transmission replaced at a cost of $3,400.
ODI 10564082
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle loses power when accelerating from a stop. Additionally, while traveling at a steady speed (usually between 30-45 mph) the vehicle power fluctuates between surging and losing power. The vehicle has stalled when coming to a stop because of this fluctuation. Also, the transmission shifts irregularly. The rpms rev excessively high, then the transmission jerks the vehicle when shifting. This happens the most…
ODI 10563936
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
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
This was the third incident, vehicle stops running for no apparent reason, wrench light illuminates... Power lost in engine. After stop, engine sometimes starts, sometimes requires longer wait time to start... Vehicle still under 5 year 50 k warranty, taken to ford dealership.... They want $ 440 to fix the problem.... Before someone gets killed in this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10559194
Engine · Power Train
My wife had started the 2009 ford escape and was traveling at a speed of approximately 5mph, pulling into traffic. The car began moving, felt as if there as no power. She checked to ensure that the car was in drive. The car would not go over 5 mph. The wrench light came on, no speedometer reading, and she proceeded attempting to engage the car again. The car was drivable for three miles home, with no speedometer…
ODI 10555539
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2009 ford escape. While traveling at various speeds, the vehicle loses power and the wrench light comes on. Accelerator pedal pushed, but no response. Shut down vehicle and restarted car driven without incident, until it happened again 2 days later. *tr
ODI 10554404
Power Train
I was driving on the highway at about 60 mph when the engine lost power. The speed drastically dropped to less than 5 mph and nothing happened when i pushed the accelerator. I was luckily able to coast to the shoulder, where i put the car in park and restarted it. Upon restarting the car it drove normally. This happened again about 3 weeks later when i was driving about 25 mph. However, this time the wrench light…
ODI 10556374
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Driving along, engine loses power, car is jerking, wrench light comes on, idles quickly. Coasted off side of road. Turn car off, turned back on - wrench light off - drive away as if nothing happened. Drive for another couple hours, same thing. This has happened quite a few times in the past 2 weeks. *tr
ODI 10554088
Power Train
This is my second time that happened to me first was on 11/27/2013 and today 11/28/2013 i was driving on heavy traffic make a stop then i start to accelerating and my car lose the throttle and the wrench light became on the engine start to shake was very scary the traffic behind me almost hit me so i turn off my car and restart again and the problem was over but today the same happened when i trying to enter to the…
ODI 10554078
Engine · Power Train
While driving steady at 50+ mph on an interstate, there was slight on again/off again hesitation while keeping constant pressure on the gas pedal. Without warning, the engine seemed to lose all power, and forced me to coast to the side of the road. A 'wrench' warning light appeared on my dashboard system, and while the engine had not stalled, it was running very low and rough. I again tried to apply pressure to the…
ODI 10553809
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
While driving on monday 11/18/13 my wife was stopping then went to accelerate and the vehicle stalled. Upon turning it off it restarted just fine. This happen 3 more times from then to tuesday evening. I drove it to work wednesday 11/20/13 and while accelerating on to hwy 94 the vehicle stalled. It did hesitate upon restarting but started and ran. Wednesday evening on our way home doing approx 30mph the vehicle…
ODI 10553192
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Traveling at approx 5-10 miles an hour. Pulling out of stop sign. Vehicle without warning felt like it stalled. Could not accelerate. I coasted to curb and put in park. A warning light on dashboard showed a yellow wrench. I turned car off. Waited 30 seconds. Started and light was off, car normal. Took to dealer. Diagnostic code said electronic throttle. Did not have fixed immediately. Next day did it two times in…
ODI 10553587
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
While driving the vehicle lost power and wrench light came on. When came to a stop the vehicle ran rough at idle and surged. Car taken immediately to ford and they misdiagnosed. After that it continued to do it multiple times on city streets and interstates. The car would have no power and the engine would not accelerate when i would step on gas. Had to shut the engine off and restart to make anything work. After…
ODI 10558226
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
Power Train
I was making a left hand turn and as i was turning my car slowed down to 1-2 mph i drove it just long enough to get to a safe place (less then 100 feet) and as i drove the car jerked. When i put it in park the car shook so i turned it off. The light that came on was the throttle/powertrain. *tr
ODI 10552025
Power Train
While driving at approximately 15 mph while making a left hand turn my 2009 ford escape stalled without any warning signs. Engine restarted immediately. About 20 minutes later while coming to a stop to put the vehicle in reverse the engine stalled again. Engine restarted immediately again. *tr
ODI 10551874
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On friday, november 1, i was driving to work when suddenly the escape failed to accelerate. The wrench light appeared. I coasted to the right turn lane then stopped. Turned the escape off, waited a few seconds and then tried starting it. It started but the entire vehicle shook. I was able to get the escape to crawl to a parking lot. I turned it back off and waited a few minutes longer. After about ten minutes, i…
ODI 10550864
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle lost power up steep hill almost resulting in rolling backwards down hill. Car had previously and intermittently lost power surge when accelerating onto highway into a merge situation. *tr
ODI 10551004
Power Train
I was traveling at approximately 65 mph when my vehicle slightly lunged forward then i lost all speed control. My speed dropped rapidly and i was unable to use my gas pedal. I was able to roll to a safe place to call and wait for a tow truck. My owner's manual indicated the warning light (wrench) meant there was a throttle control/powertrain failure and to contact a dealership right away. I had my vehicle towed to…
ODI 10551445