2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 3% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“No crank, no start. Ignition switch or starter issue. Been going on for years. If I pushed in and giggled it would start for a while, now it will not start at all. I had to push so hard to start it, the key almost broke several times.”
NHTSA complaint #10933773, filed 2016-12, 113 miles“While backing out of my driveway, my power steering suddenly and completely went out. A dashboard light came on which read power steering assist fault. I drove to my Ford dealership and was told that my VIN was not on the recall list and the list was VIN specific. I was told by the dealership the part that needed replacement is the torque sensor which is one of the parts specifically mentioned in the recall for the 2009 escape. The NHTSA website called the recall 14s05. I have been told it will cost approx. $900.00 to repair my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10788922, filed 2015-11, 169,680 miles“I was driving at 55 MPH on the highway and the wrench light came and following engine light , the car suddenly began to slow down , after that acerlation would not go more than 15mph, checked the code got p2112”
NHTSA complaint #10888802, filed 2016-07, 137,000 miles“My 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid has a problem with starting the ignition. It has been getting worse and worse for many months. I have to push it in and try over and over before the car starts. It also has so many of my warning lights on even tho the problems fixed or replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11179927, filed 2019-02Related service bulletins
- 10030846Dec 9, 2009Ford/mercury: traction control light with dtc c1440. Some vehicles built may exhibit the traction control light on with dtc code c1440. If the vehicle is operated for an extended…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 29% |
| 2022 | 5 | 7% |
| 2021 | 17 | 14% |
| 2020 | 64 | 22% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
70 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology