2009 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2009

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2009 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (6%)

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2009 Ford Escape brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (75%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

139000 mi

US $150
Replace master cylinder and bleed 
43000 mi

US $600
"frozen" caliper on front passenger side. Replaced caliper, brake pads and had rotors turned. 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

172360 mi

C $200
changed the drums on the rear 
29340 mi

C $180
The outside pad holder seized close to the rotor, causing rotar damage on the drivers front. The Passenger side pads and rotors still had plenty of wear left. I felt this was way to soon to have to change pads and rotors. 
67000 mi

US $400
Wrench light came on (not the engine light) and the dealer said it was the 4x4 control module losing communication with the vehicle and needed to be replaced, even though the 4x4 and traction control worked just fine. But replaced anyway. 
18000 mi

US $450
Vehicle is towed behind a motorhome. Brake calipers, rotors and pads replaced - caused by misadjustment on supplemental braking system. 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD

117700 mi

US $166
The traction control sensor was replaced 
235000 mi

US $2100
Both the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit went out and had to be replaced. Car was in the shop for nearly 17 days due to the difficulty in finding parts. My mechanic said he is hearing an increasing number reports of this issue with the ford escape 

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2009 Ford Escape Brake Problems

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