2009 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls and problems
No recalls and 153 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid.
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2009 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Car steering torque sensor not working properly causing power steering assist to be lost compromising electric power steering (eps) assist and increasing the risk of an accident. Ford has a recall 14S05/2014-193, but they are saying my car is not included on this recall at this time although it is exactly the same…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 8 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel ceased to function; however, the contact was able to make a full turn of the steering wheel, and the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot at 15 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering assist failure warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel suddenly became difficult to turn. The vehicle was later taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) was faulty and needed to be…
Escape Hybrid model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 219 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 124 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 443 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 153 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2008 Escape Hybrid has the most complaints (443). All Ford Escape Hybrid years →
Questions
- Does the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (70 complaints), followed by engine (24).
- How many 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 6 of 153 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 31, 2026.