2009 Ford Escape Hybrid steering problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car steering torque sensor not working properly causing power steering assist to be lost compromising electric power steering (eps) assist and increasing the risk of an accident. Ford has a recall 14S05/2014-193, but they are saying my car is not included on this recall at this time although it is…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 8 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel ceased to function; however, the contact was able to make a full turn of the steering wheel, and the vehicle was…”
filed Mar 11, 2025
“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot at 15 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering assist failure warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number…”
filed Jan 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 14 | 38% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 18 | 31% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 110 | 25% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 10% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 11% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 21 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.