2009 Ford Escape: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 28, 2021 · Acceleration, Suspension · CA

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

Filed Dec 15, 2019 · Brakes, Transmission · MI

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 up I told the salesman dave teska he told me it was fixed but he must of doped it like the interior it looked new when I bought it now it has stain spots and looks dirty I found out it was a ford fabric problem and they can't do anything. I'll never buy another vehicle again from genthe.

Filed May 16, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 143,000 miles · PA

There has been multiple issues with this ford escape xlt. The ABS light continues to come on. The wheel of the car locks when you try too turn when driving wheel. It is very dangerous. The sensors even though we replaced them keep blowing which causing the truck to decline in speed while driving in traffic. We had to turn it onto to the grass to avoid accidents. Constant engine issues after we had it fixed multiple times. We are in a financial negative because of this truck. The tire sensors keep going also. These issues are happening after we have gotten this truck fixed multiple times and more dangerously while we are driving it. The brakes, steering wheel, transmission an the engine are all faulty. We have put thousands of dollars into the this vehicle. This is our transportation to work and we are behind with the notes. Even when the vehicle is stationary there is a grinding, almost like the wheels want to fall off. We need this fixed we need help!!!!!

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Steering · 180,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While the vehicle was at a stop sign, there was an abnormal squeaking noise and the steering wheel jerked to the left. While driving 4 MPH in reverse, the steering wheel failed to maneuver in position without warning. The contact called a local dealer (phil long ford, 1212 motor city dr #a, colorado springs, co 80905) and was advised to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2014 · Engine · 86,000 miles · IL

Ford 2009 escape-car started making a squeal noise and belt started to come off and when looked to see the what was going on the cars mounting boss broke off of timing cover and fell to the ground. The idler puller mounting bolts broke from cover and caused car not to be able to be driven. When checked with dealer was told never heard of this happening. When purchased new part. The idler puller has more steel metal for support and another bolt to hold where as the old one does not. Pictures are available if need to be seen.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Steering · 90,000 miles · NJ

For a few days my power steering would grind and the wheel would twitch while idling. Then while on the highway all the power steering shut off as I was moving in lanes. If I had been making a sharp turn into oncoming traffic I could have died. I'm a personal trainer and it took alot to turn that wheel.

Filed Feb 2, 2014 · Steering · 128,000 miles · MA

First time happened after starting vehicle, I noticed there was a loss of power steering when backing out of a parking spot. This was resolved after I restarted the vehicle. The next time was 2 days later when I in the middle of turning my steering wheel to get off the highway. Power steering cut out completely, thankfully I was the only one around because it took a second to grab the wheel tighter and turn. I have read many accounts of the same thing happening, why hasn't there been a recall? I drive on the highway everyday and it is essential to safety that I am able to steer. I have to live with this for now because I cannot afford a $1200-$1800 repair when I just put money into this car. Also I now notice that my wheel has a lot more "wiggle room" with steering as well as a grinding noise that never was there before.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Acceleration · 42,000 miles · MN

Fall of 2011, I noticed that my gas pedal was not always responsive. Coming off a stop or low speeds, the gas pedal would not respond until after I had pumped it and pressed it nearly to the floor, then my escape would take off, squealing tires and all. I noticed it a couple times on the highway as well, slowing for a curve and then unable to promptly accelerate coming out of the curve. Then one day I was on the highway and the gas pedal was completely unresponsive, and my car just completely shut off. This was really bothering me because there were multiple times I felt like I was going to get hit when I couldn't accelerate out of an intersection. I took the vehicle back to hastings ford, and after multiple appointments and keeping my vehicle for several days, they were unable to confirm or repair anything. I kept driving it for a while, the same issues still happening, and then after the second time the car shut off on the highway, and after consulting a relative who is a former ford mechanic, I brought it to another dealership. They kept the car the max number of days they were allowed to without repairing anything, and found on the last day that it was a faulty throttle body. The replaced the throttle body but the issue still lingers. And I also feel a short vibration in the pedal nearly every time I accelerate from a slow or stop. I still do not feel the issue is fully resolved. I still consider my throttle body to be defective.