2009 Ford Escape Hybrid: problems, recalls and reliability

“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist failed, causing the steering wheel to be difficult to maneuver. The power steering sensor failed warning message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2022

“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that after his wife started the vehicle, it was discovered that the power steering assist had malfunctioned, and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 59,746.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2021

“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that the steering wheel was locked after starting the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The dealer also informed the contact that there was no open recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2021

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel ceased causing the vehicle to become difficult to steer. The power steering failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact mention NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 181,011.”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2021

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel was extremely hard to turn, without warning. The contact called hassett ford (3530 sunrise hwy, wantagh, ny 11793, (516) 785-7800) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that there was faulty torque sensor in the transmission. The manufacturer was contacted but, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2020

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape hybrid. When the vehicle was parked after driving for some time, the contact attempted to accelerate and drive the vehicle; however, the steering wheel was locked. In addition, the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the lost torque signal failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2019

“Car not starting because of a poorly designed ignition housing. The car sometinms doesn't start because it doesn't turn the ignition switch like it should. I got the replacement part from dealer and they said it is a common problem. So why is thre not a recall for the issue?”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2019