Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Ford Escape has 83 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
83
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes and power steering failed within 1 day. I’ve had brake system checked by 2 mechanics. I still... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I have had every part of my brake system replaced multi times and the brake pedal gos to the floor, ... |
| Oct 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45-55 MPH and depressing the b... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | jUST BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING PLAZA AND PROCEEDED FORWARD. APPLIED THE BREAKS TO... |
| May 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake pedal very light, goes clear to floor then within last inch brakes activate. I replaced master... |
| Sep 20, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes developed excessive travel and a soft feel which makes driving at high speeds dangerous. Rep... |
| Sep 9, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | My Ford Escape's ABS system failed, exhibiting the exact same symptoms as a different Ford recall fo... |
| Aug 22, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | My Traction Control Lamp, ABS Light, and Brake Light, have all illuminated on the dash at one time w... |
| Aug 19, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes intermittingly do not work. Mechanic can not find a part that is constantly failing but did h... |
| Aug 2, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | I was parking my car at a mechanical shop. When I pulled into a parking spot the car failed to stop ... |
| Dec 12, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The incident took place on 12/12/22 while driving at about 40-45 mph a truck pulled out Infront of m... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | We are having the same problems with this vehicle as others are having under Ford recall 19S54 NHTSA... |
| Sep 16, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS Module failure. This is a major issue with these cars and it is extremely dangerous and should b... |
| Jul 29, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a bur... |
| Jun 29, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Put car in park. Park can be moved roll away while in park |
| May 3, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle was driving on I 75 North bound upon passing Micanopy Rd, and prior to Williston road exit.... |
| May 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the br... |
| Mar 16, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS module sticks, causing the pedal to sink to the floor and ABS system to suddenly stop workin... |
| Feb 13, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake p... |
| Dec 4, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was de... |