2009 Ford Escape Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,693 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Ford Escape, 1% of the 1,693 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving the traction control light, brake light, and ABS light came on. These light will not go out. Taking it to a mechanic, they tell me it is the ABS module. The test cost $100. To replace the module will cost $1395. Should this not be a warranted item for safety? The shop told me that the ABS and traction control will not work until the module is replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10745751, filed 2015-08, 70,000 miles“My wife and I were driving home from work when just before I got on the freeway at a stop light my steering wheel began to vibrate and then I lost all power assist with the vehicle thankfully we hadnt entered the traffic. The power assist is now off and on”
NHTSA complaint #11286704, filed 2019-12, 115,000 miles“My car turns off while driving. This has happened 3 times since april 2018. After the car stalls, I am able to restart it and it runs again. I'm extremely concerned this will happen on a major highway and put my family and other drivers at risk.”
NHTSA complaint #11120632, filed 2018-08, 106,000 miles“I was on my to work one morning entering the interstate on ramp and I lost power steering which almost caused me to have an accident. Making it extremely hard to steer the vehicle. Upon taking it to my local Ford dealership they told me my power steering torque control module was failing. This was a recall on escapes from 2008 / 2011, but they said my particular VIN was not part of the recall??? Upon further investigation myself I'm seeing where numerous Ford owners were having the same issue and like myself had to pay for this repair out of pocket...not cheap I may add. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165628, filed 2019-01, 5 miles“I have a 2009ford Escape purchased used in may 2014. Last night when driving home my car stalled as if it were not getting gas. We were almost hit by another car because of this. I called Ford this morning and they say they cannot do anything because the window to get them fixed ended january 2015. It infuriates me that Ford and NHTSA is aware there is a problem but my children and I could have been killed because they did not issue a true recall and now refuses to do anything to correct the problem. This is not acceptable!!?!”
NHTSA complaint #10761926, filed 2015-09, 185,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 11 | 1% |
| 2013 | 40 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 15 | 1% |
| 2010 | 27 | 1% |
| 2009 | 22 | 1% |
| 2008 | 36 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 16 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Escape
828 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
301 complaintsVehicle speed control
279 complaintsEngine
254 complaintsFuel system
203 complaintsElectrical system
143 complaintsBrakes
108 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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