2009 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 145 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2009 Ford Escape, 9% of all 1,693 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 83,750 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 145
- 9% of 1,693
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 83,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Ford Escape electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 3, 2010, latest May 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2009 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Ford Escape have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 145 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2009 Ford Escape, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 83,750 miles.
- Which Ford Escape year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2013 Ford Escape has the most electrical complaints (348), compared with 145 for the 2009.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2009 Ford Escape?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Escape is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.