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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Ford Escape

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C $150 The heater plug front end broke. Was not covered under warranty. Ford should not sell vehicles with poor quality heater cords in northern Alberta. 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

24180 mi dual climate control not working. not deliverng the level of heat requested to each side 
25420 mi dual control heat not working. one control flap was replaced 
24000 mi Fluctuation in air temp from driver to passenger side. Dealer replaced two actuators and I was told that a 15 degree difference in temp was normal from side to side with dual auto climate control The problem remained. They did reprogram the computer after I told them I would not accept this answer from their rep. Then the system seemed to function normally. 
48660 mi

C $20
Liftgate lock actuator failed. Opened actuator, diagnosed as small Mabuchi electrical motor, bought on ebay ($20) and replaced successfully. Junkyard actuator assemblies were $75. New - $200. 
21000 mi Air conditioner freezes up after 2 hours 
31000 mi Air Conditioning Sensor Problem 
60000 mi

US $280
Back-up alarm system errored, replaced one of 4 sensors(LR) 
75000 mi

US $75
back-up sensor Failure, replaced 2 sensors. 
58700 mi

US $6
Rear electric door latch failed. I replaced the actuator motor. 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

21000 mi TSB 9-12-6 for blend door actuator replacement. Symptom was inconsistent and erratic temperature control on dual climate control system. Under warranty, the temperature blend door actuator assembly was replaced on both sides. Car has dual climate control and temperature varied erratically from side to side. There is a TSB for this (9-12-6). 
55580 mi

C $35
Replaced the outside Temperature probe, th eone that shows current temperature on the dash. 
3100 mi Cord for block heater replaced, as the extreme cold weather gave it a beating 
36000 mi Rear hatch electronic latch failed. Glass latch still worked. 
56000 mi

US $108
Lower two speeds of interior heating/cooling system fan didn't work. Fan resistor pack replaced. Transmission leak fixed. Paid deductible for extended warranty. 
7000 mi left center air duct very low airflow Heater / ac fan motor making noise 
51200 mi Replaced fan motor 
27000 mi Faulty tire pressure sensor 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

10000 mi

US $800
Replaced ignition key 
67620 mi

C $56
Replaced electric door latch on tail gate Replaced blower resistor 
84420 mi

$150
The a/c comes on and off within a short time making the condition in the car very uncomfortable. The A/c resistant and relay was replaced and it a bit okay now 
5000 mi CD player will not eject disc. 
8000 mi CD player would not eject 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD

109000 mi

US $1850
Had to replace a/c evap. Don't know all the parts. 
165000 mi

US $500
Blower motor resistor went out (low fan speeds did not work) which caused desiccant to become contaminated. Required replacing the desiccant canister and recharging the system. 
23440 mi Lost the 1st and 2nd speed on the heater fan, changed the resistance module that controls heater fan speeds. 
23920 mi Clicking noise behind dash - Replaced right and left blend door actuators TSB 10-8-6 
58000 mi

US $80
replaced heating fan speed selector motor. 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

9000 mi Cruise control problem - after using cruise control, applied brake to turn it off, then accelerator became "stiff" and could not maintain speed. Coasted to shoulder, turned car off and restarted, problem went away. Dealer could not replicate. 
14000 mi passenger side window regulator failed with window in open position. 
29900 mi

US $480
power door lock on front passenger door sticks, does not always unlock 
31000 mi

US $267
Light showing "passenger airbag off" stays on even when adult passenger is in seat. Set low battery code, so battery replaced. Light continues to come on. 
32000 mi Passenger airbag off light did not come on correctly - sometimes on when occupied, sometime off when not occupied. Repair required replacement of seat sensor - "kit" supposedly cost $1500. Covered under airbag warranty, which is 5 years 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

62000 mi

US $149
Tire pressure monitors had to be replaced 
34000 mi

US $650
Replaced blend door activator Replaced 12V battery 
145000 mi

US $82
Rear hatch would no longer open. When you push the open button you could hear it making noise but the latch would not release. The "Tailgate Lock Actuator Motor" had worn out. I replaced it with a "Dorman" brand part from Amazon. Fixed. 
145000 mi

US $150
Discovered a small A/C leak that I did not repair. 
157000 mi

US $200
The A/C main gasket was leaking R-134A refrigerant slowly which made the A/C not blow cold. I had valvoline drain the existing refrigerant out of the system, then I replaced the A/C compressor myself and had Valvoline recharge the system. Cumulative time at Valvoline was about an hour. The replacement of the A/C compressor took me about 5 hours. 
17000 mi Rear wiper motor. 
58600 mi Tire air pressure sensor. 
61000 mi

US $450
Drivers side tire sensor and leak 
66000 mi

US $400
Another tire sensor. 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

76000 mi

US $250
Alarm for Tire Pressure Sensor. Replaced. 
68080 mi

C $60
Replaced faulty ambient temperature sensor in front bumper. Replaced one defective (chirping) temperature blend door actuator. 
76260 mi

C $650
One Tire Pressure Monitor System sensor failed. $150. 
98580 mi

C $50
A/C lines under body to traction battery hvac unit in cargo area corroded through and lost refigerant. Had to replace both lines. At least one backup sensor failed in rear bumper. 
120900 mi

C $1000
Replaced condenser. 
124620 mi

C $150
Replaced blend door actuator motor assembly 
128960 mi

C $30
Entry keypad on driver's door, illumination burned out 
163680 mi

C $200
Windshield washer pump repaired 
167400 mi

C $40
Replaced another bad backup sensor. 
173600 mi

C $721
Corrosion in C210 connector causing all sorts of electrical problems. The first symptom was that the transmission would not shift out of Park. These Escapes have a mechanical bypass switch in the console, so you can bypass the shift lever interlock, start it, and then shift out of Park. Unfortunately the same cause also prevents the brake lights and the daytime running lights (drl) from working. This is because a computer (Smart Junction Box SJB) was not getting a signal that the brake pedal was depressed. The first suspicion was that the brake lamp switch on the brake pedal arm was faulty. Replacing the switch with a new one did not fix the problem. A wire from that switch goes through a connector, C210, and then to the computer SJB. Corrosion in C210 caused an outage in that circuit. Without a signal from the brake lamp switch, the SJB believes the brake has not been applied, and so will not tell the shift interlock solenoid to open. And it won't send the necessary commands to illuminate the brake lamps or the drl lights. C210 is a vital part of the Escape's wiring. It contains about 50 circuits. It doesn't "do" anything and acts as a place where a collection of circuits in various wiring harnesses converge and then go their various ways. Other circuits passing through C210 include wiring for the fuel system, and most seriously, the front impact sensors. Failure of the brake lights is bad enough. If corrosion in C210 can prevent the car's systems from getting notifications from the impact sensors, the air bags probably won't deploy when needed. So this is a serious safety problem. Should Ford do a recall? I'd say that depends on the frequency of this failure, which is related to the probable and common cause. These Escapes are notorious for multiple ways water can get into the interior from leaks in the rear hatch. I believe condensation from water entering the interior from the hatch, then evaporating and condensing throughout the interior, caused the corrosion in C210. All the metal surfaces with thin black paint under the seats and all other hidden surfaces in the interior, had surface rust when I bought the car when it was 4 years old and had 108,000km on it. I had to track down a multitude of such leaks before stopping all of them. I put a detailed post about this in the Escape Hybrid section of the escapecity discussion site. 
55000 mi TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATION BETWEEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE 
68000 mi

US $100
AC wasn't working properly - Freon was recharged 
26000 mi

US $100
Display screen stopped working. The fault in display blew fuses so the entire display unit had to be replaced. Common. It is $500 part. I used one from an auto recycling source for $100. 
29500 mi

US $30
a/c could not handle 112 degree heat in Bakersfield. added R134a. checked operation of system with manifold gauges 
145800 mi

US $5
Rear hatch lock motor failed. Hatch would not open. $5 part, about an hour labor. 

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