2009 Ford Escape Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 301 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Ford Escape, 18% of all 1,693 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 65,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 301
- 18% of 1,693
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 65,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Ford Escape transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 22, 2009, latest Mar 20, 2024.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 301 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Ford Escape, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.
- Which Ford Escape year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2010 Ford Escape has the most transmission complaints (508), compared with 301 for the 2009.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Ford Escape?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Escape is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.