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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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Chart based on 240 repairs.
2009 Ford Escape suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 30 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
| 10000 mi | creaking in passenger side suspension |
| 13000 mi | bushings |
2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 88660 mi C $50 |
Clunk in front end over bumps, changed the stabilizer links, all good now! |
| 107200 mi C $108 |
Replaced balljoint on passenger side. The transmission had a recall for leaking seals when the Escape was new, the tech damaged the ball joint boot when taking off the control arm. So over time water and dirt got in and caused it to fail prematurely. |
| 18000 mi US $450 |
Ball joints replaced - Ford blamed this on towing, though I believe the problem existed prior to. |
| 39980 mi C $108 |
Front sway bars rattling. Both needed changing. |
| 41540 mi C $170 |
Lots of front end noise and similar noise from rear. Clunking, hollow rattling type noise going slow or fast over small bumps. Replaced rear sway bar links and tightened up front link. Sill hear a noise from front end. |
| 47500 mi | Noise over bumps |
| 101000 mi US $60 |
Replaced right front tie-rod end Replaced both rear sway bar tie-rod ends. |
| 140000 mi US $850 |
Front ball joints, with attached control arms replaced. |
| 52080 mi | Been advised that the front control arm bushings were failing & that the entire control arms have to be replaced on both sides (Ford does not allow you to just replace the bushings!). This is very disappointing. |
| 14860 mi | Drivers Side wheel bearing replaced. Mechanic found problem during test drive after fixing the halfshaft. |
| 105400 mi C $200 |
Front wheel bearing |
2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| 19220 mi | grinding noise easy free repair dealer awesome |
| 56420 mi | change driver side front wheel bearing, 2 rear trailing arm links and bushings |
2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 156000 mi US $372 |
The car was making a wub wub wub wub noise that got louder at higher speeds. Les Schwab diagnosed it was a worn-out wheel hub and bearing and repaired it. |
| 61000 mi US $450 |
Rear suspension parts. |
| 66000 mi US $400 |
Sway bar |
2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 211000 mi US $400 |
Replaced all shocks and struts |
| 79000 mi US $250 |
Front Suspension was making clunking noise - upon inspection front sway bar links were worn and needed replacement |
| 141000 mi US $150 |
Front Sway bar link's were worn and loose and replaced. |
| 76260 mi C $650 |
Electric power steering boost failed completely, no warning. Known problem with Ford Escape Hybrids, but no recall yet. The repair requires replacing the entire steering column assembly. Update: later recalled and I was reimbursed $2233. |
| 97960 mi C $280 |
Coupler-to-steering shaft bolt came loose. Very dangerous, I reported this to Transport Canada, should be recalled. |
| 109120 mi C $780 |
Replaced both sway bar links, and one tie rod end. |
| 109720 mi C $610 |
Replaced one failing front wheel bearing. |
| 112840 mi C $854 |
replaced left lower control arm with ball joint, $354 |
| 126480 mi C $550 |
Replaced right outer tie rod and probably a sway bar link |
| 136400 mi C $350 |
Lower control arm |
| 166780 mi C $496 |
Replaced from swaybar frame bushings and left front outer tie rod |
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