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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (3%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 33 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

39345 mi axle seals were replaced 
7316 mi New Transmission 
18600 mi Transmission is toast. From the net this a common problem in 09 Escape. Short of completely replacing transmission and waiting for parts etc. the problem of crappy shifts (and I mean crappy) will remain. Don't want to be without it for the time needed. 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

44640 mi Replaced right rear axle seal 
26040 mi Rear axle seal was leaking differential fluid. 
27900 mi Rear axle seal on 4WD system was still leaking (weeping) slightly. 
52080 mi

C $112
Leaking rear axle seal (2nd time!)repaired under warranty. Advised that the front sway bar links need replacing at the same time. We had to pay for this repair. 
36880 mi POWERTRAIN LIGHT GO ON, DEALER CHECKED THE CAR FOUND ATF BURNED AND GOT CODE. REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BUT CAUSE ATF LEAKING AFTER SERVICE.BACK SHOP SEVERAL TIME 
49600 mi shift mess, ATF burnt, metal found in ATF. 
17000 mi Found that tech adjusted trans fluid level incorrectly (2nd time) - and now was too high. Had them re-adjust the fluid level (3rd time)to the Ford recommended level for flat towing as per the TSB released.  
39680 mi I was informed by dealer 
12400 mi Replaced drivers side half-shaft. Replace wheel bearing 
13300 mi Transmission leak: Replaced drivers side half shaft, bushing and seal. 
10000 mi Transmission fluid leak. Front driver side axle seal and cv boot replaced. 
34700 mi Fluid leak seen on garage floor. Seal replaced. 
89000 mi

US $2800
Transmission leaked and fluid level went low enough to cause damage. The transmission was rebuilt. 
38000 mi Transmission fluid leak from the gasket/seal where the drive axel leaves the transmission 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

52000 mi Powertrain light (wrench) displayed. Engine in limp mode. Turned off ignition, restarted; ran ok. Dealer replaced electronic throttle body under warranty. No cost to me. 
24000 mi Shift issues going from 2nd to 3rd and going from 4th to 5th gears. Very high revs in between shifts. 
7000 mi The trans had a leak and there was a service bulletin on the left trans case. Per my request they replaced the whole transmission. 
17000 mi Transmission fluid leak 
20000 mi Transmission fluid leak, took 27 business days to repair. 

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2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD

260435 mi

US $6160
at 260435 miles the transmission failed. Initial cause was a loose front left axel. This caused a transmission fluid leak which resulted in the transmission running out of fluid and overheating which effectively destroyed the transmission. cost to replace was 1958.00 in labor and 3796.00 in parts. Only reason this was done was because vehicle would have to be scrapped which would have negated past repairs. Plan now is to keep car as a 2nd vehicle intermediate shaft, transaxel oil cooler, transaxel assembly, left front constant velocity driveshaft also replaced. 
6000 mi leaking trans. oil, parts were on backorder dealer gave me a loner car, they had my car for 3 weeks. 
5000 mi Transmission Vent line re-routed. 
39000 mi Replace axle bushing and seal, replace worn axle. Clunky transmission action, especially in lower gears. About to take car in for this when received recall notice. 
70000 mi This was a recall where they flashed the computer for the transmission. 
99900 mi With the replacement of the throttle gear box the mechanic had to set some codes that smoothed out the automatic gear shifting with the transmission 
56420 mi leaking differential 
19840 mi TSB 10-10-1 6F35 Transmission - New dipstick and filler tube kit. Transmission fluid was leaking from dipstick tube area. 
21080 mi TSB 10-1-5 Transmission Fluid leak - Replace left side half shaft, half shaft seal and bushing 
21700 mi Leaking transmission oil from dip stick vent. Replaced transmission case half and pan filter. 
48980 mi Wrench light came on while on the highway. Took it to the dealer, said codes indicated overheating. They removed the trans., disassembled, o/hauled solenoid body, o'hauled transmission, replaced converter assembly and control valve body 

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2009 Ford Escape

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

5000 mi Transmission skipping gears. 

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