2009 Ford Escape: engine overheating

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Steering · 64,300 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact was able to steer the steering wheel with the assistance of her son. The contact also stated that the vehicle overheated the day prior to the steering failure. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,300.

Filed Sep 19, 2020 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · FL

My 2009 ford escape has a severe driver's side front brake overheating problem. The brake caliper is causing enough friction on the rotor to cause the rim, tire, and the entire engine compartment to become over heated and smoke. The vehicle has only 125,000 miles.

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the power steering functionality became inoperable. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to operate the vehicle in manual steering mode. The contact stated that the vehicle also overheated. The contact stated that as instructed by the owners manual, the vehicle was turned off and allowed to sit to have the engine temperature return to normal operational temperatures. The contact stated that after the vehicle sat for approximately two hours, the vehicle was towed to the residence. Lithia ford lincoln of fresno (195 e auto center dr, fresno, ca 93710, (559) 435-8400) was contacted and appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed which was still pending. The contact was concerned that the failure was due to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 40,000 miles · NC

We had noticed that the transmission had started slipping and gradually got worse. We checked the trans fluid and it was very low. Come to find out we had been losing fluid and didn't know the problem so we took it to our mechanic because we bought it used from patterson in mt. Airy and the warranty had expired. Our mechanic found that the seal had blown so he put a new axle in also because there was wear on it. Well....we have driven it a total of 2 weeks and the very same thing has happened so it is back to the repair shop again. After investigating this I am finding that other people are having the very same problem and it is very frustrating and getting very expensive. Right now I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. Oh, and by the way, my mechanic said that this car had this same repair done on it before we purchased it!!!!! Looking at my options right now because I can't afford to keep taking this to the shop. My fear is that we are going down the road with our grandbabies and this car stops and we are stranded. And also if it overheats because of no fluid...could fire be an issue??

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 122,453 miles · CA

I had gone of the gas, the vehicle was rolling at about 5miles/h, engine running, towards an intersection when the light turned green and I wanted to accelerate. I stepped on the gas, there was no acceleration, the engine stalled and completely shut off. All engine lights came on similar to when you initially insert the key before starting the car. The escape came to a complete stop at the side of the road. There were no warning lights present, the vehicle was not overheating, it had been serviced and had no prior issues. After putting it back into park I was then able to restart the vehicle without any issues and continue driving. This first happened in january and has since occurred twice again in similar situations, slow rolling and then stalling after an attempt to accelerate.

Filed Oct 2, 2012 · Transmission · 57,486 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated the instructions in the manual indicated that if the vehicle was on the vehicle could be towed in neutral gear for six at 65 MPH. The vehicle was towed behind the motor home and the transmission fluid and the engine overheated; therefore, the vehicle would not start. The contact installed an auxilary pump to keep the fluid from over heating; otherwise, the transmission had to be replaced. The manufacturer stated the pump would void the warranty. The contact stated the vehicle was sold as vehicle that could be towed. The vehicle did not overheat after the pump was added. The failure mileage was 65. The current mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/07/12*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer offered $800 for good will.updated 11/07/2012