Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Ford Escape has 21 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was severe rusting and rot on the... |
| Nov 13, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine ma... |
| Aug 31, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The subframe is rusted. There is an actual hole in the subframe. Yes, as of today, it is available... |
| Dec 29, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The front sub frame rusted out on the passenger side. The is a 1inch by 5 inch hole in the sub frame... |
| Oct 21, 2021 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | Never again with a Ford. Had a life threatening incident. K frame completely rusted out, making fron... |
| Jul 7, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The hinges on the glass for the tail lift corroded causing the back window to drop. This poses a saf... |
| May 10, 2021 | STRUCTURE | THE 2009 FORD ESCAPE SUBFRAME IS CORRODED AND RUSTED. THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO COME APART FROM T... |
| Jun 2, 2020 | STRUCTURE | RUST CAUSED FAILURE OF SUB FRAME. EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF REAR FRAME, SHOCK MOUNTS AND DRIVE TRAIN. VE... |
| Jan 14, 2019 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED T... |
| Oct 22, 2018 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HINGES WERE FRACTURED ON THE TA... |
| Jul 1, 2016 | STRUCTURE | 2009 FORD ESCAPE LIFTGATE GLASS HINGES HAVE EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE RIGHT HINGE HAS BROKEN OFF A... |
| Apr 4, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE LIFTGATE WINDOW DETACHED AND FELL... |
| Sep 20, 2014 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE, THE DRIVER SIDE HING... |
| Sep 10, 2014 | STRUCTURE | PREMATURE RUST ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND... |
| Jul 10, 2014 | STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS | THERE IS A KNOWN THROTTLE BODY ISSUE WITH THE FORD ESCAPE 2009, WHERE THE TRUCK GOES INTO "LIMP MODE... |
| Jan 16, 2013 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED THROUGH THE REAR WINDO... |
| Oct 31, 2012 | STRUCTURE | LIFTGATE WILL NOT OPEN. GLASS DOOR WILL OPEN. POTENTIAL SAFETY CONCERN. *TR |
| Nov 15, 2011 | STRUCTURE | THE REAR HATCH ON MY 2009 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 FINALLY QUIT OPENING. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE... |
| Nov 1, 2011 | STRUCTURE | THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WHERE ANY METAL IS EXPOSED IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. ALL THE EXPOSED... |
| Jun 19, 2010 | STRUCTURE | WHITE FLAKY MATERIAL COMING OUT OF VENT SYSTEM. 2009 FORD ESCAPE. VERY SERIOUS SEE SERVICE BULLETIN ... |