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1FMCU94G49K••••••2009 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2009 Ford ESCAPE build (16 vs 10).
16on this build
1506on the model
154builds in total
Most reportedSteering 11Service Brakes 4Electrical System 3Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJan 2026
Me and my [XXX] old was driving on the highway in my 2009 Ford escape and suddenly my power steering completely went out with no warning. I was driving 60 mph because that's my safe speed. Steering got completely resistant to the point I could not turn my steering wheel almost…
Service BrakesMar 2021
When applying the brakes in a slushy parking lot the ABS brakes were activated and the brake pedal went almost to the floor barely stopping the car. The master cylinder thought to be the problem has been replaced professionally. The pedal sometimes still goes almost to the floor…
Power TrainDec 2020
My ford escape limeted just started making a noise out of nowhere and before it started I would make a right turn and it would stop running
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Apr 2018
My car turns off while driving. This has happened 3 times since april 2018. After the car stalls, I am able to restart it and it runs again. I'm extremely concerned this will happen on a major highway and put my family and other drivers at risk
SteeringJan 2021
The electronic power assist doesn't work
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMCU94G49KA94412 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.