Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 Ford Escape has 3 recalls, 1686 complaints.
3
Recalls
1686
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
15E045000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to...
14V284000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through Sep...
10E043000
EQUIPMENT
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2009 Ford Escape 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | STEERING | Yesterday I went to the Ford dealership and asked if my 2009 Ford Escape could have the power steeri... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | STEERING | This is a follow up complaint because I would like to attach more files that are pertinent |
| Feb 22, 2026 | STEERING | Steering sensor failed as documented in Ford fixing the steering torque from a recall on B2778:EF. ... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | STEERING | The car had a recall in 2014 was fixed then went out again same part same problem after being fixed ... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Me and my [XXX] old was driving on the highway in my 2009 Ford escape and suddenly my power steerin... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the st... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | STEERING | Safety recall on steering. Ford dealership says it is under the recall and the steering column has t... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | STEERING | I was attempting to leave work I started my vehicle and when I backed up I had no power steering I r... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering, steering assist, has failed in my daughter's 2009 Ford Escape which has less tha... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | STEERING | My fiancé my baby and I were leaving the house to go to the store and the steering wheel started jer... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power st... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WENT TO TRADE IN MY CAR AND WAS INFORMED THAT FRAME BEHIND FRONT DRIVER SIDE IS ALMOST RUSTED THRO... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | STEERING | I was almost home and all the sudden i could barely control my steering wheel, it was so hard to tur... |
| May 31, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle ... |
| May 27, 2025 | STEERING | Unknown. Cranked vehicle and had no power steering.05/27/25 |
| May 14, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes and power steering failed within 1 day. I’ve had brake system checked by 2 mechanics. I still... |
| May 9, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The ford escape is experiencing the exact power steering assist fault, same year model in Safety Rec... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering torque sensor has gone out. Dealership has diagnosed the issue. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was severe rusting and rot on the... |