2009 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 244
- 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 244 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 24 records
- lost power · 20 records
- wrench light · 16 records
- light came · 15 records
- check engine · 14 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 108 |
| 30–60k mi | 78 |
| 100–150k mi | 38 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My 2009 ford escape is stalling when i come to a stop. It is happening regularly and becoming a considerable safety issue.
ODI 10903140
Engine
Stopped at a stop light at a highway intersection with an interstate off ramp on july 26, 2016. Noticed that the engine had stopped/shutoff on its own. Put the transmission in park and it restarted as normal and continued on with no further problem. There was no engine light or clue as to what happened. Seems to be related to other complaints on internet re throttle body or cam or crankshaft position sensors.
ODI 10888888
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Please see this clip on youtube that explains our issue. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucusqj3-evk my vehicle, without warning will lose power and the wrench light appears. Same thing, mechanic has no clue. Why can't ford figure this out. It's dangerous. My wife has stalled several times in traffic. What can be done? Thank you! *tr
ODI 10888100
Engine
On several occasions, either while stopped or during acceleration after a stop the engine stalls. Sometimes on city streets and twice on a freeway onramp waiting for the metering light. The dealer has said on numerous occasions that they can't "reproduce" the problem so there is nothing they can do.
ODI 10885158
Engine
Takata recall while driving on the highway at 60 mph, my 09 ford escape completely slowed down on me. I pushed on the gas to make the car speed back up but was unable to. I went from 60 to 30 mph in a very short amount of time. I was luckily coming up to a speed zone of 45 mph, but i coasted until i was able to turn off the highway. I came to a complete stop and my rpm continued going up and down. I eventually…
ODI 10881338
Engine
Car lost power and was only able to chug home. Not able to drive up hill. Car was driving at about 40 mph when suddenly lost throttle response a check of engine code shows throtle closed
ODI 10872632
Engine
Just driving normally and car stalls out--supposedly a failed throttle body.
ODI 10871072
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 · 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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle stalled and went into "limp-home" mode after accelerating from a stopped condition.("limp-home" mode is a mode programmed by ford engineers to only allow the vehicle to move forward under limited power, generally only 1-2 mph.) i later found out that this was due to a faulty electronic throttle body. The vehicle then stalled an additional two times about two weeks apart from the first incident. I was able to…
ODI 10745673
Engine · Power Train
Lost power while driving in the middle lane on rt. 17 south near ramsey nj. Engine was still on but rpm`s was very erratic. Wrench warning light came on the check engine light came on. Issues with electronic throttle noted on web sites for ford escape models. Updated 10/01/15*lj
ODI 10726182
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to work and going around a winding part of the road. I was coasting due to the multiple consecutive turns when my car shut off while going approximately 20 mph. Luckily traffic was light and i was able to shift into neutral and restart my car while coasting. Since this event it has happened approximately 30 times, always around low or idle speeds and more often after running longer. I purchased this…
ODI 10735409
Engine
Was accelerating from a stop and the engine stalled. This is the second time this has happened in the last 2 months. Throttle body had been replaced a couple of years ago, so concerned this is a different issue.
ODI 10725208
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at low speed, the engine separated from the cradle causing damage to the front axle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic for inspection, which located the engine bolts failed due to defective material. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
ODI 10715112
Engine
The check engine light came on; manual did not have cautionary information. Further upon checking, there was a technical service bulletin(tsb) issued by ford #-09-13-83. Faulty premature failing parts on multiple ford models including ford escape, mercury mariner, ford fusion and mercury milan. What occurs is variable cam timing solenoids (2) fail causing the service engine light to go on. This could result in…
ODI 10704899
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving home on a 6 lane highway yesterday after work. Posted speed limit 65 mph. My cruise control was set at 65, i was in a center lane when my vehicle made a loud clunk and the cruise control cut off and i started losing power to the car.the engine was on but pushing the gas pedal did nothing. I was trying to get out of traffic to the side of the highway with cars speeding and swerving all around me. I was…
ODI 10693322
Engine · Service Brakes
Brake at a light or stop sign at least 3 times when 2009 ford escape xlt wanted to accelerate. *tr
ODI 10689490
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My car will surge forward when i accelerate after a stop. *tr
ODI 10678758
Engine · Power Train
Vehicles feels like its going to stall then accelerates. It has been recalibrated before but, two months later we are having the same problem. There is also a leak on the left side of the vehicle looks to be transmission oil. Also, we can no longer open the tail gate. *tr
ODI 10669985
Engine · Power Train
I was driving down the road at 45mph and went to accelerate and when i pressed the gas- the engine felt like it was off- i still had electrical power. I was not able to give the car any gas at all. I coasted until i could pull off the road and when i stopped- the car was idling very rough. The "throttle control/ powertrain" light had come on. I turned off the car and sat for about 5 minutes. When i turned it back…
ODI 10648736
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Slowing to stop at stop light in line of traffic on 10/6/2014, light turned green, traffic moving, attempted to accelerate, found car unable to do so, looked at dash, some lights were on (remember battery light,check engine light and possible oil light), but as i was in traffic, i was in a bit of a panic, i put car in park and turned key. Car started up and was able to run normally. On 10/10/14 in traffic driving at…
ODI 10643905
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The contact merged to an emergency lane where the vehicle was turn off and after restarting it resume normal function. Also, the contact noticed that when the accelerator pedal was depressed slowly, the vehicle would lunge forward. The failure recurred multiple…
ODI 10630634
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. The failure occurred when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the throttle body was replaced as part of a manufacturer customer satisfaction program. Approximately two years later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle…
ODI 10910722