2009 Ford Escape body problems

Filed Mar 10, 2026 · Body · 184,500 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was severe rusting and rot on the frame rail. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,500

Filed Aug 31, 2025 · Body · VA

The subframe is rusted. There is an actual hole in the subframe. Yes, as of today, it is available for inspection. It has been put on a lift and looked at by an independent service center, which deemed it unsafe to drive. Because of this costly issue, the vehicle has been parked and not driven, leaving me without transportation as I cannot afford to replace an entire subframe as patching doesn’t seem to be an option due to the amount of rust.

Filed Dec 25, 2024 · Body, Steering · IA

Steering torque sensor failed Can not be driven . Subframe rusted out. Unsafe to drive.

Filed Nov 14, 2024 · Body · 137,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, who determined that the passenger-side front subframe was rotten. The front and rear underbody were rotten. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2023 · Body, Suspension · PA

Was informed during inspection the subframe is rusted very badly and could fail. In doing research the 2009 Ford escape has had these recalled for this specific reason that the subframe components were not properly coated causing rust and failure. My VIN isn't on the list after speaking to Ford. My next step is to address you to see if it needed to get added as it is exact nature of the original 2006 subframe recall that mine is not a part of yet needs to be

Filed Mar 26, 2022 · Body · WI

The passenger rear panel paint is bubbling and has rust under the bubbled paint. This is a defect noticed on all the Ford Escapes that I see in parking lots and pre owned vehicle lots. This is a factory defect that I and a lot of other Escape owners feel the manufacturer should take responsibility for and recall the issue so we can get our vehicles fixed. The cost to do it is not covered under my insurance. The safety of others is if you have small kids that are near the vehicle can get rust in their mouth if they touch the area that the bubbled paint has fallen off. The child could touch the bubble, the paint comes off the vehicle and they put it in their mouth. The chips of paint if they try to swallow them could cut their throat trying to swallow the paint chip. The bubble was noticed after owning the vehicle for a year. When I asked at a dealership they mentioned that this is a flaw with the Escapes and nothing can be done about it other than taking it to a body shop and have them remove the rust and paint the quarter panel. That is very expensive.

Filed Dec 30, 2021 · Body · IL

The front sub frame rusted out on the passenger side. The is a 1inch by 5 inch hole in the sub frame. The lower control arm could have come off and the whole spindle and tire could have come off the vehicle while driving. Haggerty Ford iin West Chicago, Il noticed the large hole while doing an inspection for an oil change.

Filed Oct 24, 2021 · Body, Brakes · NY

Never again with a Ford. Had a life threatening incident. K frame completely rusted out, making front passenger tire wobble and almost fall off. I was driving 65 mph and it started. Took to shop immediately to find gapping holes in k frame. Ford should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this to happen. Have read about previous complaints of this SAFETY issue with other years and people. I cannot afford repair I am on disability and now stuck without a vehicle. When I tried to break, abs and traction control came on. Was checked and mechanic said abs module failed also. Repairs are beyond what I can afford and I could have been killed along with others. I may call an attorney because k frame/ engine sub frame should last life of vehicle. Not take a life. I also had Huge safety issue with my Taurus, a few years ago, filed a complaint with you for this problem also. Nothing was done. I should have learned my lesson. Ford does not care, why can they get away with this , I saw the class action lawsuit results for other years with same issue. What a joke. Our government is failing us letting auto makers get away with these type of incidents.

Filed Jul 8, 2021 · Body · IN

The hinges on the glass for the tail lift corroded causing the back window to drop. This poses a safety hazard when driving or opening the back window on the tail lift.

Filed May 10, 2021 · Body · MI

The 2009 ford escape subframe is corroded and rusted. This could cause a wheel to come apart from the frame and cause an accident if we drive it over 55 miles an hour. Her car shakes when she is braking - and rattles constantily. There is a known recall on 'some' 2009 ford escapes, however ours does not fall into this category therefore ford will not fix this. The fix for them is a simple bracket mounted under the car to hold the frame together, although it is not the desired fix to keep my daughter safe, it is a fix. The air conditioner condenser is sitting on top of the subframe corroding it, I have researched why it's happening. I have contacted ford motor company and because our car's VIN number does not match the vehicles they have on file, they state there is nothing they can do. My 19 year old is driving this car and it is not safe. For me to get it fixed will be approximately $2000 and if this is a know issue, ford should fix it.