2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

24Engine complaints

15.8%Of all 152 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING68 · 44.7%

ENGINE24 · 15.8%

SERVICE BRAKES21 · 13.8%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL17 · 11.2%

POWER TRAIN15 · 9.9%

Share of the 152 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT AFTER REPETITIVE WRENCH LIGHT, LIMP MODE, AND ENGINE LIGHT. DEALER STATED OURS WAS NOT TO HAVE RECALL, BUT ACTIVE WARRANTY EXTENSION SHOWS…”NHTSA complaint 11113203 — filed 07/23/2018

“MY 2009 ESCAPE HYBRID HAD THE SAME THROTTLE BODY FAILURE AS SHOWN IN PE13003 AND DP12006. I WAS DRIVING ON BUSY STREET ON WAY TO…”NHTSA complaint 10984931 — filed 05/11/2017

“MY 09 ESCAPE HYBRID SUFFERED THE SAME THROTTLE BODY FAILURE INVESTIGATED IN PE13003 AND DP12006 WHERE THE VEHICLE GOES INTO 'LIMP MODE' FOLLOWING THE TB…”NHTSA complaint 10938893 — filed 12/31/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid: 24 of 152 complaints on file (15.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid have in total?

152 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.