2009 Ford Escape wheels problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2009 Ford Escape — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I went to trade in my car and was informed that frame behind front driver side is almost rusted through. Meaning the body could detach from frame or something else dangerous could happen. This is my only car and now I'm afraid to drive it.”
filed Oct 17, 2025
“I change my brakes twice in not even a full month My alternator belt came off I replaced it when I put it in park it rolls it shakes and it takes a minute to go faster once I go 40 mph the acceleration pedal vibrates tire pressure sensor stays on and also it keep saying check fuel tank injector”
filed Jun 22, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Escape | 20 | 1% |
| 2019 Escape | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 Escape | 22 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 76 | 3% |
| 2016 Escape | 32 | 3% |
| 2015 Escape | 25 | 2% |
| 2014 Escape | 46 | 2% |
| 2013 Escape | 33 | 1% |
| 2012 Escape | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Ford Escape
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.