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2009 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Ford Escape, 2% of all 1,693 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 71,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
28
2% of 1,693
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
71,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 17, 2010, latest May 3, 2026.

2009 Ford Escape suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2010Jan 2015Aug 2016Oct 2018Oct 2020Jul 2022Oct 2025
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to May 2026; peak Oct 2020 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Escape model year

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

  1. 2005500 (36%)
  2. 200673 (16%)
  3. 200729 (11%)
  4. 200865 (3%)
  5. 200928 (2%)
  6. 201042 (2%)
  7. 201142 (3%)
  8. 201215 (3%)
  9. 201364 (2%)
  10. 201470 (3%)
  11. 201542 (4%)
  12. 201641 (4%)
  13. 201789 (3%)
  14. 201832 (2%)
  15. 201923 (4%)
  16. 202036 (2%)
  17. 20217 (2%)
  18. 20227 (3%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20241 (1%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Escape have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Ford Escape, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,000 miles.
Which Ford Escape year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Ford Escape has the most suspension complaints (500), compared with 28 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Ford Escape?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Escape is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.