2009 Ford Escape: won't start

Filed Feb 27, 2023 · Steering · WV

The power steering goes in and out. The car is very hard to start when the key is turned and sometimes it would take several tries to get it started. Now it won't start at all I changed the Ignition switch and it still doesn't start.

Filed Sep 21, 2021 · AL

When I put my key into the ignition it will not start the vehicle. I’ve searched this on the internet and found it is a very common problem with this model vehicle

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Electrical · KY

Having problems with whole ignition housing unit it was stationary and won't start just sometimes

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 168,000 miles · IN

I was driving down the road and came to a stop, my car died. It has been doing this for several months now along with a new development of my steering column shaking. I put the car in neutral to start it back up and it would not crank over did this several times and then it started. I was on a busy road trying to turn left and all of a sudden I had no power steering. The power steering assist said failure. Drove to work about 10 more miles with no power steering in a busy town, not fun. The low tire sensor is on as well, I have had it checked out and nothing is wrong with tires, they are at the proper amount of psi. This is my only vehicle and I am glad I did not have my children in the vehicle with me. This is very dangerous to have done to you while driving. I have had my battery and cylinoid and starter checked and they are fine, but my car repeatedly dies at a stop sign, and when I am slowing down or even when I am trying to pull into a driveway. These two things need to be fixed before someone gets hurt. I don't feel as if I should have to pay for these things since they are electrical and should be put on the recall list. I bought this car last year in hopes of not having to put alot of money into it and to have for a while. It looks like I am going to have to put alot of money into it or may have to buy a different car so I know my children are safe.

Filed Jan 11, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 160,000 miles · AR

My steering wheel began to shake about a week and a half ago. Last night as pulling out my drive way my steering wheel was very hard to turn. O pulled back into my drive and noticed on the dash it read power assist failure. Before this my dash would blink out and I would have to tap it so it will come back on. When it does all the dials would go back into sync . The bad part is if you are not noticing your dash and park and turn off the car it wouldn't crank back up. My tire pressure sensor is on I had it checked and no one and find out which sensor it is. My oil change light want go out even after many oil changes. The company that does my oil change are not able to reset. This has been going on for a year and a half. Until last night when the power assist failure popped up. Please help and assist my vehicle was paid off 5 months ago. I really don't want to purchase another vehicle but I will if I really have to. I like my ford escape.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Brakes · AR

Starter stuck was still running after turning car off and removed key I replaced my starter to find that the ignition switch went out now my car won't start the car was parked when this happened not running

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Steering · DE

When I first purchased the vehicle I noticed it was hard to start it would take me a few trys, then it would start. I called where I purchased the vehicle and he said that it is just hard to start my type of vehicle. After time it will not start at all unless I use my automatic starter. To fix on my own will cost for part $150 which nothing is covered. My vehicle is not the only one that has had this problem.

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · 102,000 miles · TX

The escape has been towed in 5 times in the last 6 months, the ford house has kept it 2 weeks, 3 times and they can't figure out why randomly just won't start. They replaced starter, but that did not fix it. I took to a master mechanic and he can't figure it out. Vehicle was stationary.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 12,000 miles · MI · crash · 8 injuries

Takata recall I was driving in the far left lane of the freeway on my way to work and my car shut off, sometimes my cars does not start. I have had alternator, starter tested, and they are good, my camshaft sensor replaced, ignition switch replaced, spark plugs replaced, I keep a good handle on maintenance up, but my car shutting off while I am driving and sometimes don't turn on at all is keep happening, my steering wheel locks up, very hard to turn, all components in my car don't come on, gears light pops on and off, dashboard light sometime flickers. I have had my back lights. And it continues to happen.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Electrical · HI

I have the 2009 ford escape, I noticed about a month ago that the only way I could start the car was to push the key in really hard. At first, it would start after one hard push but gradually it got worse. It got to the point to where I would have to push harder and harder to get it started. Now after returning from the authorized ford service department to fix a recall electrical issue it seems to be worse, it doesn't start on the first try and then you have to push hard and upwards and it can take 5 or more times to get it to start.. I switched to my spare key, thinking the original might be worn. It did start easier the first few times but now it's back to almost not starting at all, and takes a few tries, again you have to have the key just right or push just exactly for it to start. It has taken up to 15 minutes to get it right sometimes. When the car does start there is a burning electrical smell that is emitted from the vents. I'm worried each time I shut it off that it might not start again, leaving me stranded somewhere. Really? My ford escape is only 5 years old, this should not be happening! I have read many other owners having the same issue, this should be a recall as well.

Filed Jun 30, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · IN

We bought the SUV used at a chevrolet dealership in. June 2010,and in october we started having issues. The vehicle wouldn't start. We had it towed to a ford dealership where they had it for 10 days and couldn't. Find a problem. We drove it for approximately 7 months, 14,000 miles then it happened again ...we had it towed to another garage, and they had it a couple of days with no problems found.in june 2012 it wouldn't. Start again. This time it restated after 40 minutes. It went into a safe mode, where I drove it home at 5 MPH. Waited 30 minutes unhooked the battery cables waited 15 minutes and hooked them back up,,and it started and ran fine for a few days then started dying while driving at any speed. Took it to auto zone to read any codes...none were identified. This is happening more frequently now. Is going back to ford on tuesday7/2/13. This is a very dangerous problem, that needs to be addressed.

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