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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 153 total for the year
Median mileage
52,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.

“Organization owns two 2009 Ford escape hybrids. First vehicle has had numerous problems including AC/heating system was repaired under warranty, steering wheel cover disintegrated and was replaced under warranty, check engine light has repeatedly come on dating back to when vehicle was under warranty, but dealership could not replicate the problem or find any codes, ABS module went out at 52,000 miles, when module was replaced, code for hydraulics showed another module needed replaced, car is still in shop, and dealer says there are still additional codes that have not been addressed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10328762, filed 2010-05, 52,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202223%
202111%
202083%
2012213%
201113%
201035%
200932%
200820%
200722%
200652%
200521%

Other parts of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid

Steering
70 complaints
Brakes
32 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Equipment
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