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2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 24% of all 153 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 15 Escape Hybrid model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 86,851 miles.

Engine complaints
36
24% of 153
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
86,851 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 4, 2010, latest Jul 12, 2019.

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2010Oct 2013Aug 2014Jun 2015Jul 2016Jan 2017Jul 2017Jul 2019
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Jul 2019; peak May 2016 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200531 (17%)
  2. 200663 (29%)
  3. 200735 (28%)
  4. 2008123 (28%)
  5. 200936 (24%)
  6. 201017 (29%)
  7. 20119 (24%)
  8. 20123 (20%)
  9. 20134 (80%)
  10. 202070 (24%)
  11. 202140 (33%)
  12. 202234 (50%)
  13. 20234 (17%)
  14. 20241 (25%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid have engine problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,851 miles.
Which Ford Escape Hybrid year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has the most engine complaints (123), compared with 36 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.