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.
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle suddenly lost power at approx 55 mph while driving on an expressway. Although steering and braking was available, acceleration was not. The orange "wrench" warning light activated. I was able to drive to the shoulder, turn off the engine, and restart. This has recurred several times since this first incident. So far, i have been able to get to the shoulder each time and it has restarted. But this is a…
ODI 10520490
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 · 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
Engine · Power Train
I was stopped at a light. When the light turned green, i stepped on the accelerator and as the car got to about 5 mph, it went into what is referred to as the "limp mode." when i stepped on the accelerator, nothing happened. The engine "wrench" light came on, the engine idled at about 800 rpm, and it took about a minute or more for the car to "limp" out of the intersection. I turned off the engine, and restarted it.…
ODI 10519777
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving along when my vehicle began to sputter and stop. I was able to crank the vehicle up and drive a few feet before it started back up again, this time with the check engine light on. I was able to make it to an advanced auto parts store where they pulled the check engine error code and it indicated that it was an issue with the throttle body. I am able to drive it currently, but i am concerned that the…
ODI 10513864
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
In september of 2010, the check engine light on my ford escape would come on and off, on and off. Some times it would stay on for weeks and then just disappear. Sometimes it would stay on for a day or two and then disappear. And whenever i need to take it to the repair shop, the check engine light was never on. Pep boys could never find anything wrong because they check engine light was never on, and no codes…
ODI 10522773
Engine · Power Train
Driving on freeway at approximately 65 mph. Car suddenly seemed to lose power, but retained power steering function. Would not accelerate but might have had minimal power. Coasted across three lanes of traffic and used brakes to stop. Wrench shaped light on dash lighted. Turned off engine and restarted after about 15 seconds. Vehicle ran fine for next 90 miles and the next day. Dealer evaluated the problem and says…
ODI 10509952
Power Train
I was driving on a [redacted] at 35 mph with my young daughter and friend in the car when the car rapidly decelerated unexpectedly to around 5 mph. It sputtered and the "throttle control/power train" light lit on the dash. Fortunately, the traffic was moving slow enough that i did not cause an accident. I turned on my hazard lights and crawled to the intersection where i turned onto a service road and parked. I…
ODI 10508918
Power Train
Was driving at a consistent speed down a fairly busy road. Vehicle suddenly lunged forward and accelerated without any pressure on gas pedal and i almost hit car in front of me and braking had no effect. After a few seconds of acceleration the car seemed to lose power to the drivetrain and was unresponsive to me pressing the gas pedal, and the wrench warning light game on. I could only coast over to the side of the…
ODI 10504291
Engine · Power Train
Driving at around 70mph and i noticed a light that looks like a wrench. The car began to lose acceleration. I had to pull over, stop the car and turn it back on and it began working again. The problem reappears after about 4-5 min of driving. This problem comes and goes. It will work fine for a few weeks and then it will start up again and disappear after a few weeks. *tr
ODI 10532241
Power Train
The affected part is the throttle body. This issue had happened about 10 times since march 12th 2013. I was driving in rush hour traffic and going about 65 when it happened and it just stalled. There was a wrench light that came on. I had to somehow merge over two lanes while not being able to accelerate (very scary)! Again this has happened about 10 times finally today while on a busy highway, where there was…
ODI 10506008
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Driving down the road at approximately 45 mph and truck had a momentary loss of power, like it was not getting fuel. Did not stall and we continued down the road. It happens at various speeds and sometimes once and other times multiple times. Gear and speed do not appear to be a factor. On two of the worst cases the power train / throttle control "wrench" light was illuminated, but of course after turning off…
ODI 10575188
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My wife and i were driving home from supper at a restaurant. We were on a busy city street doing about 30 mph,when the car suddenly lost power and slowed to around 1 to 2 mph. We managed to ease the car home(around 2blocks) amid horns blowing and lights flashing from other drivers.the engine light had come on and showed a picture of a wrench. When i explained to the lady at the ford dealership the next day,she…
ODI 10501031
Engine · Power Train
Our 2009 ford escape is stalling and surging. The escape suddenly decelerates like it is stalling out, on other occasions it accelerates and revs the engine really high then drops back down. *tr
ODI 10499969
Engine · Power Train
While driving approximately 55 on an interstate in middle of heavy traffic, my 2009 ford escape xlt 3.0l suddenly decelerated and went into limp mode. I carefully made it to the shoulder as speed dropped to about 5 miles an hour. While parked on the shoulder i noticed the warning light for the electronic throttle was lit. I shut off the engine and waited about 5 minutes. I restarted without incident. This is the 2nd…
ODI 10501987
Power Train
My ford escape 2009 keeps losing acceleration ability. The first time it happened i was only going 25 on a residential road so i was able to pull over easily. Wrench light is on, i turn car off and restart and acceleration is fine. The next time i was pulling out of my driveway again turn car off wait turn car on and i'm fine next time heading home from work on a very busy street happened in the intersection had to…
ODI 10497714
Engine · Power Train
Stop and speed up and not want to move had to replace throttle body unit. *tr
ODI 10492249
Engine · Power Train
This happened first on january 7 and again today jjnuary 10, 2013. The car suddenly stops. The yellow wrench warning light comes on and indicates throttle control problem. Can turn car off and restart and drive normally. It was very scary as my wife was left in the dark in the middle of a busy street. It seems to be very intermiitent. I have read others reports of this and ford apparently is not taking action. This…
ODI 10492191
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Driving and wrench light came on at the same time that the vehicle lost power. This had happened previously on 11/25/12 and the dealer repair was replacing both vct solenoids and valve cover gaskets. Both times when this had happened before i turned the engine off and restarted after 3-5 minutes. I was able to go another 6-8 miles and then the wrench light came back on. The second time, the check engine light came…
ODI 10489270
Engine · Power Train
Was driving on the interstate and the car stopped responding to the gas pedal. Car had to be towed to a ford dealer, where it was determined the throttle body is bad and has to be replaced to the tune of $350. A google search reveals this is a known problem, there just hasn't been a formal recall yet. *tr
ODI 10487819
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2009 ford escape has acceleration problems. I try not to make left turns due to vehicle slowing down when i am accelerating, the wrench comes on in the cab when i start experiencing the problem. Also when on highway wrench light comes on and car slows down lie the brakes are on. *tr
ODI 10500884
Power Train
Was on road.car just stop accelerating light came on,pulled to side of road. Turned off. Restarted and worked find for a couple of days. Now have to deal with every other day. Called dealership,and they said i need to pay for repair. It should be a recall. Has happened alot to people. *tr
ODI 10487922
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Pulling out into traffic while stopped, pressed gas peddle car rolled but not strong , hesitated as i had told ford dealer, had to slam brakes so car would not go, by then upcoming car was to close. No accident but scared me. This happens often. Not safe to have passengers, or myself. Many complaints to ford but nothing done about it. *tr
ODI 10483200
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle made a noise and the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the a dealer for inspection and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the warranty was expired. The failure mileage was 60,600. The…
ODI 10482869