2009 FORD ESCAPE Wheels Problems
11 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2009 FORD ESCAPE
11 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
11
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
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.
Rear shock mount rusted out and is destroying the inside of my trunk. Now is hanging loose.
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
I started to hear a grinding and cracking and popping sound I checked the vehicle and the front left ball joint is bad there is an obvious crack in the joint that is easily visible when inspecting the area of the front left wheel and it’s components
FRONT WHEEL BEARING
WHEN I ACCELERATE MY WHEEL FEELS LIKE IT'S SLIPPING AND GRINDING AND WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES HARD THEY SEEM TO NOT WANT TO STOP KEEPING MY ABS ON I FEEL THE GRINDING AND BRAKE ISSUE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS THE FRONT WHEEL HOPS AND DOESN'T GET TRACTION WANTS TO CONSTANTLY SLIP AND WHEN I STOP IN SNOW THE BRAKES LOCK UP IN FRONT AND ABS STAYS ON FOR A BIT MIGHT BE GEAR DRIVE OR BEARING IT'S GETTING BAD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I HAVE TO GIVE A LOT OF GAS TO GO AND THE ABS WHEN I NEED TO REALLY STOP. THIS STARTED A COUPLE MONTHS AFTER I FINANCED IT THROUGH GENTHE CHEVROLET BUT I WORK MANY HOURS AND IT HAS TO BE FIXED BEFORE I END UP STRANDED OR IN AN ACCIDENT. WHEN I FIRST TEST DROVE IT IT WAS ACTING...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE LOW AIR VALVE SENSOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT ONE OF THE TIRES EXPERIENCED LOW AIR PRESSURE. MOMENTS LATER, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (JONES FORD, 2410 OCEAN HWY 17 SOUTH, SUPPLY, NC) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING PUMP WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. *TT*JB
LEE AUTO SALES LIED TO ME. THEY SAID NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE I FOUND A BUNCH OF DEFECTS.
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL GETS STUCK AS IF I'M OUT OF POWER STEERING FLUID, WHICH IT'S NOT. ALSO, THE WHEELS ARE SHAKY AND FEEL LIKE THEIR ABOUT TO COME OFF. SOMEONE HIT MY VEHICLE AND IT COMPLETELY WENT OUT. NOW I'M PAYING FOR A RENTAL UNTIL GETS FIXED AND I'M PAYING FOR THE REPAIRS INSTEAD OF THE COMPANY.
HOY EN LA MAANA CAMBI LA RUEDA DE REPUESTO Y RESULTA QUE LA GATA SE AISL, CAY, VENTAJOSAMENTE NO ESTUVE BAJO EL VEHICULO, LA GATA NO SIRVE AHORA, PUDE HABER MUERTO A CAUSA DE ESTA FALLA DE FABRICA DEL ARTEFACTO. TERRIBLE EL PROBLEMA , EXIJO UNA SOLUCION.
THERE IS A KNOWN THROTTLE BODY ISSUE WITH THE FORD ESCAPE 2009, WHERE THE TRUCK GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" INDICATED BY AN ILLUMINATED WRENCH. I HAD JUST TAKEN IT IN FOR THIS ISSUE, FORD ONLY DID THE RECALIBRATION AND DID NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY. THE NEXT DAY WHILE IN THE PARKING LOT AT MY WORK, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO "WRENCH MODE" OR "ENHANCED LIMP MODE (SINCE THE RECALIBRATION)" AND LURCHED INTO A CEMENT PILLAR CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. DAMAGE WAS ~$5K, RENTAL CAR $500, DEDUCTIBLE $100, HIGHER INSURANCE, STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE (PERMANENT LOSS OF VALUE). *TR
Other 2009 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Steering
808 complaints
Power Train
279 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
277 complaints
Engine
252 complaints
Electrical System
141 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
115 complaints
Service Brakes
94 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
85 complaints
Unknown Or Other
54 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
34 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
22 complaints
Structurebody
19 complaints
Suspension
18 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Steeringcolumn
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringsteering Control Module
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint