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 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving on the highway. The wrench light comes on. I press the gas pedal and there is nothing. The engine is still running but giving it gas will not help it to move. I put my hazards on and pull off road. I shut the car off and restart. This works but the engine light comes on. Now it just shuts down sporadically. I cannot be sure when or where it will happen. Took it to the dealer (town and country ford) and i am…
ODI 10515950
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced however, the dealer stated that the part was not available because it was being re-manufactured. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 07/23/13*lj
ODI 10515088
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On friday, may 31, 2013 while i was on my way to work, my vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. Luckily i was able to pull off into a bank and turn my car off and then back on again. I pulled out into the street and into the left lane to make a left turn. Half way through the intersection the vehicle stalled/stopped accelerating again. I just purchased this vehicle two weeks ago. I had to have it towed in to the…
ODI 10514993
Engine
I purchased a 2009 certified used ford escape limited in october 2012. In february 2013, my vehicle began to stutter when slowing down at stop lights, etc. I took my truck into a ford dealership and they said it was an issue with the engine and it was covered under my warranty. In may, my vehicle started exhibiting the same symptoms except this time it actually began to shut off when slowing down at stop signs and…
ODI 10523011
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle suddenly lost power, wrench icon and check engine light came on. Car lost all mobility and use of gas peddle. Luckily was on a street and not a highway. After turning the car on and off the car appeared to be working normally. Several minutes later the condition repeated itself, and then once again several minutes later after turning the car off and on again. Took car to get error code and returned a…
ODI 10513966
Engine
Came to a stop in traffic on a local street, within seconds, everything stopped, totally dead, no warning, all dash board lights off, then oil light and battery light were on. Shut it off, turned on again (several minutes later) and it started. Drove short distance to dealer. Dealer states, computer showed no problem. There was absolutely no warning, no indication what so ever. I am reporting this due to the fact of…
ODI 10513409
Engine
While operating the vehicle, it stalled on me without warning. Details are as follow. I came to a complete stop at a intersection. When the light went green and went to accelerate, the vehicle stalled and engine stopped. I had to put my vehicle in park and started it back up. This has occurred a total of four times so far. Only occurs about once a day. Three of them were at complete stops. The most recent stall was…
ODI 10513592
Engine · Power Train
While driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine suddenly shut off and the wrench sign lit up. I had to coast through 3 lanes of traffic in order to pull over to the side of the road. I turned off the engine and it started up again, however the engine kept shutting off every few miles. Thankfully, i was able to get it home. I took it to an auto parts store to diagnose the problem, and found out i'm having a problem…
ODI 10526429
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the vehicle there is frequent surging and stalling with eventual result in a nonresponsive gas pedal. The check wrench service light and the engine light were illuminated and the vehicle would become responsive again if the engine was turned off then back on. After restarting the vehicle would soon begin to surge and stall again. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10511653
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
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
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for a diagnostic test performed. The contact called the manufacturer regarding a recall and the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the vin. The failure mileage was 31,000.
ODI 10505357
Engine
For past couple months have had issue where car "stalls"...feels as if in neutral...will not rev...after being stopped at stop light. Concerning because there is no warning as to when event will occur. Extremely dangerous. Have been stuck under major intersections and nearly rammed from behind on each occasion. Wrench symbol comes on when occurs. Have taken to dealership and was told that my escape needs a new…
ODI 10515278
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
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
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the wrench warning light illuminated. The contact merged to the shoulder, powered off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10502474