2009 Ford Escape Hybrid steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 70 complaints for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 70 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 63 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 63 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
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. I had a low-speed crash that wrecked my front end. I checked with ford dealer but they stated the power steering recall did not apply to my ford escape hybrid. I'm disappointed that the same faulty steering system in my hybrid is not covered.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape hybrid. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning and a wrench warning indicator illuminated. The contact and a bystander pushed the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact called an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints