2009 Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled when being driven for an extended amount of time. The failure occurred several times. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Jack madden ford (825 boston-providence turnpike, norwood, ma 02062, (781)…”
filed Jul 12, 2019
“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. It appeared to be an electrical trigger, but there is no certainiy as to what cause this…”
filed Jun 1, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 32 | 48% |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 35 | 29% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 64 | 23% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 20% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 74 | 17% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 27 | 22% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 43 | 20% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 17 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.