2009 Ford Escape problems by component
1,691 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Escape, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 827 | 49% | 122,578 mi |
| Power Train → | 301 | 18% | 65,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 279 | 16% | 68,965 mi |
| Engine → | 254 | 15% | 70,167 mi |
| Electrical System → | 143 | 8% | 85,505 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 115 | 7% | 72,176 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 94 | 6% | 100,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 88 | 5% | 62,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 37 | 2% | 55,000 mi |
| Structure → | 32 | 2% | 72,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 22 | 1% | 109,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 19 | 1% | — |
| Air Bags → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Visibility → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Wheels → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 0% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.