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2009 Ford Escape Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 130 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Ford Escape, 8% of all 1,693 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 10 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 100,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
130
8% of 1,693
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
100,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Ford Escape brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2009, latest Jun 9, 2025.

2009 Ford Escape brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter72009 Q12013 Q42015 Q32017 Q32019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22023 Q4
130 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q1 to 2025 Q2; peak 2020 Q4 (7).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Escape model year

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

  1. 200582 (6%)
  2. 200671 (15%)
  3. 200752 (20%)
  4. 2008171 (9%)
  5. 2009130 (8%)
  6. 201078 (4%)
  7. 201142 (3%)
  8. 201224 (4%)
  9. 2013107 (4%)
  10. 201447 (2%)
  11. 201535 (3%)
  12. 201629 (3%)
  13. 201758 (2%)
  14. 201831 (2%)
  15. 201910 (2%)
  16. 202047 (3%)
  17. 202150 (14%)
  18. 202234 (15%)
  19. 20234 (4%)
  20. 20243 (4%)
  21. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Escape have brake problems?
NHTSA has 130 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Ford Escape, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.
Which Ford Escape year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape has the most brake complaints (171), compared with 130 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Ford Escape?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Escape is classified under brakes. 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.