2009 Ford Escape Hybrid power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving my 2009 ford escape hybrid home from work, on the highway during rush hour, when the car went into "limp mode" nearly causing an accident. I could not accelerate at all. I barely avoided a 16 wheeler and made it to the freeway shoulder while hitting a concrete curb nearly causing me…”
filed Aug 5, 2016
“In 2013, on several occasions, while driving, the car lost power completely under acceleration, while going uphill on city streets. I had to pull over to the side, turn the car off, wait and try to start the car again. After several attempts the car turned on and was able to drive normally. After…”
filed Feb 25, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 10% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 29 | 10% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 14% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 43 | 10% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 8 | 4% |
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.