2009 Ford Escape Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,693 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Ford Escape, 1% of the 1,693 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 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.
“We have had problems with this vehicle from day one. Currently the big issue is the throttle body (which I've seen has been a problem with all the Ford escapes). Also the mass air flow system, heating/air, and security system (also it has a problem not starting---not sure if that's also throttle body). Is this being recalled?”
NHTSA complaint #10515777, filed 2013-06, 72,000 miles“Visible particulate matter of unknown origin coming from interior heating/cooling ducts of 2009 Ford Escape. Dealer kept car for 2 days to blow out the system and eliminate the problem but it still persists, causing me to cough and sneeze. Dealer states the white residue is not harmful but I do not agree and would like to have samples tested for toxicity and harmful effects from continuous inhalation.”
NHTSA complaint #10365280, filed 2010-11, 8,500 miles“As I was driving, the accelerator pedal suddenly stopped responding and the wrench and check engine lights came on. I was able to pull over and put on the hazard lights. After turning the engine off and restarting, the accelerator pedal responded again and I was able to drive for a short while before it failed again. This was very dangerous. I repeated this cycle until I was able to get the car to the dealership, where I was notified that the codes indicated a faulty throttle body. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515059, filed 2013-06, 58,000 miles“My Ford Escape is a 2009, 3 year old car with regular maintenance checks. On july 12th, I opened and closed the driver door and the window slid down. Once taken to get diagnosed, I was told the regular cable had gone out. I had it fixed and was on my way. On july 16th, just 4 days after, I was picking up dry cleaning, I put clothes in the back seat, and once the door was closed, same thing happened, window slowly slid down. No opening/closing windows to provoke it. I was told once again it was the regulator cable and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466691, filed 2012-07, 44,000 miles“We got in the car ready to go to the store and the passenger side door was shut and the back rear window exploded. Glass shattered everywhere. Luckily no one was injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10555231, filed 2013-12, 47,916 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 26 | 7% |
| 2020 | 71 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 1% |
| 2017 | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 | 20 | 2% |
| 2015 | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 | 27 | 1% |
| 2013 | 38 | 1% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 45 | 3% |
| 2010 | 90 | 4% |
| 2009 | 13 | 1% |
| 2008 | 29 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 37 | 3% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 34 | 3% |
| 2001 | 36 | 4% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsSuspension
19 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.
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