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2009 Ford Escape Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Ford Escape has 11 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Ford Escape

Steering
822
Powertrain
247
Speed Control
157
Engine
105
Brakes
83
Fuel System
83
Other
65
Electrical
58
Structure
21
Suspension
13
Visibility
11
Airbags
9
Seat Belts
6
Wheels
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 13, 2016VISIBILITY,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LIFTGATE GLASS FELL OUT O...
Jul 2, 2016VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE HINGES OF THE REAR WI...
Feb 17, 2016VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE WINDSH...
Aug 2, 2014VISIBILITY,STRUCTURETHE REAR GLASS HATCH HINGES HAVE COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND MY REAR WINDOW IS READY TO FALL OFF. F...
Jun 12, 2014VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE CLOSING THE REAR LIFT GATE GL...
Dec 8, 2013VISIBILITYWE GOT IN THE CAR READY TO GO TO THE STORE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS SHUT AND THE BACK REAR W...
May 11, 2013VISIBILITY2009 FORD ESCAPE XLT V-6 WITH 40,900 MILES AIR CONDITIONER WON'T RUN SHOOTING WARM AIR WHEN 80* OR ...
Jul 12, 2012VISIBILITYMY FORD ESCAPE IS A 2009, 3 YEAR OLD CAR WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECKS. ON JULY 12TH, I OPENED AND...
Nov 25, 2011VISIBILITYSUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. GLASS EXPLODED OUTWARD AND NOT INWARD IF SOMETHING HIT...
Oct 29, 2010VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE MOONROOF COLLA...
May 4, 2010VISIBILITYVISIBLE PARTICULATE MATTER OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN COMING FROM INTERIOR HEATING/COOLING DUCTS OF 2009 FORD...

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