2009 Ford Escape HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 153 owner complaints about the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 31, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Where the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid has problems
153 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 70 | 1 |
| Engine | 24 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 2 |
| Power train | 15 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 11 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do steering problems start?
105kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 63 steering complaints. 43% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,411median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2009 vs. every other Escape Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escape Hybrid median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid safety ratings
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Throttle Body MalfunctionNo recall
- Loss of power steering while drivingNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Escape Hybrid owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Car steering torque sensor not working properly causing power steering assist to be lost compromising electric power steering (eps) assist and increasing the risk of an accident. Ford has a recall 14S05/2014-193, but they are saying my car is not included on this recall at this time although it is…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 8 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel ceased to function; however, the contact was able to make a full turn of the steering wheel, and the vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot at 15 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering assist failure warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA…
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