MYRModel Year Report

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid

● Typical for this model
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:31:17.850Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Escape Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2005: 178 complaints 2005 2006: 219 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 442 complaints 2009: 152 complaints 2009 2010: 59 complaints 2011: 37 complaints 2011 2012: 15 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2020: 281 complaints 2021: 116 complaints 2021 2022: 64 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints 2024
2009: 152 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005178
2006219
2007124
2008442
2009152
201059
201137
201215
20135
2020281
2021116
202264
202322
20244

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 45%

45% of complaints: steering — 68 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I WAS DRIVING LOW SPEEDS IN A PARKING LOT AND CRASHED DUE TO A POWER STEERING FAILURE. I WAS TRYING TO TURN 90 DEGREES BUT IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL EVEN WITH BOTH ARMS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160602

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250127

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240716

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 24 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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OUR 2009 FORD HYBRID ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND IT TOOK TWO FIREMEN TO PUT IT OUT. THE ENTIRE FRONT WAS DESTROYED. EVEN THE DASH BOARD WAS MELTED AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190601

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 21 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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MY ABS BRAKES ON MY 2009 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE RPM RAMPED WHILE I WAS GOING 65 MPH DOWN A HIGHWAY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER BRAKES STARTED SMOKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190415

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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MY WIFE WAS TURNING AROUND IN A PARKING LOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151223

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20121002 — DP (closed 20130221)

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction

I 20150401 — DP (closed 20180614)

Loss of power steering while driving

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2020 ◆ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.