2009 Ford Escape: check engine light

Filed Jun 6, 2025 · Engine, Steering · 129,082 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was caused by the EGR valve. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed there was no recall coverage on the VIN for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 129,082.

Filed Nov 18, 2024 · Steering · 249,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel was seized, and the "Power Steering Assist Fault" message was displayed. The check engine and air bag warning lights were also illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was made aware of DTC code: B-1936 and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 249,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2024 · Steering · 223,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle had lost power steering functionality and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 223,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2023 · Engine · CA

Vehicle will stop running instantaneously. car will restart after several seconds. No engine warning light so there are no codes to read. The frequency had increased from every few days, but now happens every time you drive.

Filed Apr 13, 2023 · Steering · 165,600 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel became firm with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was 165,600.

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Steering · 180,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to her residence by using physical strength to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced and the failure was associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The independent mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall in March of 2015. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2022 · Brakes · DE

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was detected with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with ABS module failure. The dealer informed the contact that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 21, 2022 · Engine · AL

Escape bogs down in 1st gear and barely goes. I have almost been hit multiple times because of this. No engine lights are on.

Filed Jan 23, 2022 · Steering · NJ

Loss of power steering /electric steering while driving vehicle. no codes.no check engine light.

Filed Oct 5, 2021 · Steering · CA

Steering is hard to control at times, happens intermittently without warning. No check engine light codes appear. Previous recall information listed for this item but all manufacturer did was flash software so codes for this never appear. Manufacturer never replaced bad or faulty components. When bringing it to the attention of the dealership service department they don't acknowledge the issues as a recall but rather insist it's the obligation of the vehicle owner to replace the entire steering column and all sub components.

Filed Sep 25, 2021 · Brakes · AZ

I was just starting off after getting a green light when a police car (that was to the right of me, was coming quickly out of a store parking lot) suddenly popped on the siren which startled me but caused me to stop suddenly! Which means my brake pedal went to the floor immediately! And my car just kept going when it should've stopped! Thank god there was no one behind me. After the police car passed I proceeded but realized that the brakes were loose and braking was low and not high as before...I pulled into a parking lot to test them and began to pump to see if they'd come back up...to no avail. And they were making an air sound when I pumped them. Then, to top it off the engine light came on and would not go off. Never had any warning lamps come on but did have the master cylinder replaced on 10/22/2020. I purchased the vehicle in december of 2019.( yes, it is available for inspection upon request) I have an appointment with a repair shop tomorrow morning, but after reading all the complaints here I am mystified! At least I know not to waste money I don't have on any repairs...and still have to make the car payments, bummer! );

Filed Jul 21, 2021 · Steering · 114,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering suddenly failed while turning onto an exit ramp. During the failure, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering control module was faulty and needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 14V284000 (Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.