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2009 Ford

Escape FWD

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L

Ford Escape: best and worst years
2009 Ford Escape FWD (photo 1 of 4)

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PhotoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING35%
  • POWER TRAIN12%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12%
  • ENGINE11%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,537 total.

Ford Escape: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.