2009 Ford Escape steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 829 complaints for the 2009 Ford Escape, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 829 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 121,000 miles 648 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 16 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 15 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 26 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 24 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 59 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 72 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 111 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 111 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 105 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 61 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 32 |
| 200k+ miles | 31 |
What the data shows
Of the 648 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 121,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 16 crashes, 15 injuries.
What owners wrote
Takata recall I was driving in the far left lane of the freeway on my way to work and my car shut off, sometimes my cars does not start. I have had alternator, starter tested, and they are good, my camshaft sensor replaced, ignition switch replaced, spark plugs replaced, I keep a good handle on maintenance up, but my car shutting off while I am driving and sometimes don't turn on at all is keep happening, my steering wheel locks up, very hard to turn, all components in my car don't come on, gears light pops on and…
2008-2011 ford escape power steering recall 14s05 I received a recall letter from ford motor company concerning a recall on the electronic power steering on my 2009 ford escape. I scheduled an appointment with winner ford of cherry hill, nj for this service, since it was the closest dealer at the time I was able to return vehicle for service. The dealership performed the software upgrade citing that no problems were found.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Ford Escape
- Engine 292 complaints
- Cruise control 281 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 280 complaints
- Fuel system 204 complaints
- Electrical system 143 complaints
- Brakes 108 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Stability control 22 complaints