Ford Escape 4wd 2009

• Recall 117614 [USA]: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  The timken company (timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from january 22, 2015, to may 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 ford escape, 2001-2011 mazda tribute, and 2005-2011 mercury mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
  timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on may 21, 2015. Owners may contact timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 104381 [USA]: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ford escape and mercury mariner vehicles manufactured august 18, 2006, through september 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the electric power steering (eps) assist.
  ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (pscm) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the pscm when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on july 18, 2014. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14s05.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 68772 [USA]: An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
  Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. The heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash.
  marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on september 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket marathon seat covers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on general motors, ford, chrysler, toyota, or nissan vehicles.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 2014193 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, a fault in the electric power steering (eps) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the eps controller with updated software. In the event that an eps fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued eps function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Loss of power steering while driving investigation # DP15001

  On may 27, 2014, amended june 2, 2014, ford motor company (ford) submitted a defect information report (dir) to nhtsa describing a safety defect that may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist while driving in approximately 746,067 model year (my) 2008 through 2011 ford escape vehicles equipped with electric power assisted steering (nhtsa 14v-284, ford 14s05). Fords dir described the defect condition as "a poor signal to noise ratio [snr] in the torque sensor" within the electric power assisted steering (epas) system [which] "does not allow the pscm to determine the drivers steering input." when the system detects this fault condition, it transitions the epas system to the fail-safe/manual steering mode.Fords dir indicates that loss of power steering assist while driving would require higher steering effort at lower vehicle speeds, which may result in an increased risk of a crash.Fords remedy instructs dealers to check the power steering control module (pscm) for diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) to determine the proper repair procedure. If no dtcs are present, dealers are to update the pscm and instrument cluster module software. The updated pscm software changes the torque sensor fault strategy so that the snr condition does not result in a loss of power steering assist while driving.In addition, audible and visual warnings are provided for torque sensor faults.If dtcs indicating faults in the torque sensor, pscm or power steering motor (motor) are present in the initial recall inspection, the dealer performs the following repairs: 1) replaces the torque sensor for torque sensor faults (dtc B2278); or 2) replaces the steering column for faults related to the pscm (dtc B1342) or motor (dtc B2277).Continued in attachment pages
  

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• Electronic throttle body malfunction investigation # PE13003

  On february 21, 2013, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe13-003 to investigate allegations of electronic throttle body (etb) failures resulting in sudden reduction of engine power in model year (my) 2009-2013 ford escape, fusion, mariner and milan vehicles. During this investigation, ford identified a condition in subject vehicles equipped with 2.5l and 3.0l engines that may result in a sudden reduction of engine power.According to ford, the etb internal motor contacts may develop a high resistance material buildup condition on the commutator, resulting in intermittent electrical connectivity and reduced engine power. When this condition occurs, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench light will illuminate and the vehicle may enter a limited limp home mode.Ford’s trade name for the feature is failure mode effects management (fmem) mode.In this mode, engine power and vehicle speed are reduced, while full function of the power steering, power braking, lighting, and climate control systems are maintained.Odi’s complaint analysis indicate that the predominant failure mode involved reduced motive power associated with the limited limp home mode with engine speeds limited to approximately 900 rpm. Analysis of warranty claims provided by ford identified 59,807 claims related to etb replacements and approximately 50 percent of claims are associated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) P2111, "throttle body stuck open", and P2112, "throttle body stuck closed".Ford described several factors where the etb motor may fail resulting in dtcs P2111 or P2112 but the failure is not an existing stuck open or closed etb valve position.According to ford, the etb control strategy provides the driver with three fmem modes that allow varying degrees of vehicle mobility depending on the severity of the fault detected.Dtcs associated with stuck open or closed throttle valves are designated the highest failure severity resulting in engine speeds limited to high idle corresponding to the limited limp home mode.Vehicles are not likely to unexpectedly stall as a result of this condition, but drivers may characterize the reduced functionality as a stall, even though their vehicle may still has motive capability.Other fmem limp modes may result in reduced engine performance but will maintain vehicle speed above 20mph. During this investigation, ford and its suppliers, delphi and igarashi, updated the powertrain control module (pcm) software to include a throttle body motor cleaning cycle during key-on and modified the etb internal motor components design, surface finish and material composition to improve durability. Additionally, ford developed a remedy procedure and issued a special customer satisfaction program (csp) 13n03 extending the etb warranty coverage and instructing dealers to update the powertrain calibration to improve vehicle performance in the event that intermittent electrical connectivity of the throttle body motor contacts occurs. The program extends the coverage for up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, all vehicles are eligible for the program through january 31, 2015 regardless of mileage.Owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted by mail to take their vehicle to a ford dealer who will reprogram the pcm to the latest calibration. The bulletin was sent to dealers on january 17, 2014 and the owner letter mailing began on january 27, 2014. See the investigative file for copies of fords bulletin and owner letter. This preliminary evaluation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding that a safety-related defect does not exist. For additional information regarding this investigation, see complete closing resume in the document file for pe13-003.
  

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The hinges on the glass for the tail lift corroded causing the back window to drop. This poses a safety hazard when driving or opening the back window on the tail lift.

Our 2009 ford escape built at the kansas city assembly plant has experienced a complete failure of the electric power steering system. There were no warning lights when the electric power steering system failed causing the vehicle to revert back to manual steering. Once the power steering failed it took a greater amount of effort to steer the vehicle safely. I immediately took the vehicle to my repair shop where they determined that the vehicle had experienced a complete failure of the power steering assembly with a diagnostic code of B1342 (power steering module failure). The vehicle was repaired by replacing the steering column assembly - cl8z-3c529-d.

Vehicle lost power steering while in motion (low speed) which almost made me crash into a pole in a parking lot. Turned vehicle off, removed key from ignition, reinserted key into ignition and started vehicle. No power steering still. No warning lamps or lights concerning steering. Checked recalls per vin as this is a common occurrence with 2007-2011 ford escapes but am told that this vehicle does not fall under the recall notice.

Hello, i need help. I had my vehicle towed to bill knight ford because the power steering goes out while you’re driving. There is a recall that fixes this. The recall has not been fixed but they are telling me it has been fixed. I know for fact the pcsm recall was not fixed! They are refusing to fix/look at it until i get the alternator fixed. I repeat this recall from 2015 that’s related to the power steering has not been fixed! This is unacceptable, please help.

We have a 2009 ford escape.The electric power steering assist has started to work intermittently. As my daughter drives this car, i can't have her driving it if all of a sudden the power steering is gonna not work. The local ford garage said there was no outstanding recalls on it and offered no further help. Very disappointed and i'm not planning to ever buy another ford.

5/30/21 power steering failed.

The 2009 ford escape subframe is corroded and rusted. This could cause a wheel to come apart from the frame and cause an accident if we drive it over 55 miles an hour. Her car shakes when she is braking - and rattles constantily. There is a known recall on 'some' 2009 ford escapes, however ours does not fall into this category therefore ford will not fix this. The fix for them is a simple bracket mounted under the car to hold the frame together, although it is not the desired fix to keep my daughter safe, it is a fix. The air conditioner condenser is sitting on top of the subframe corroding it, i have researched why it's happening. I have contacted ford motor company and because our car's vin number does not match the vehicles they have on file, they state there is nothing they can do. My 19 year old is driving this car and it is not safe. For me to get it fixed will be approximately $2000 and if this is a know issue, ford should fix it.

Electrical power steering stops working after the vehicle has been driven making steering very difficult. After the vehicle sits overnight and cools downs the electrical power steering will begin working again most of the time. This has occurred on numerous occasions during the last few months

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power sensor fault warning indicator light illuminated. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel locked up and failed to turn left or right. The contact called straub ford (20 jefferson ave, moundsville, wv 26041, (888) 876-3387) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• B2278 [6] B2278
• P2610 [1] ECM/PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance
• P068A [1] ECM/PCM Power Relay De-Energized Performance - Too Early
• P06B8 [1] Internal Control Module Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) Error
• P0735 [1] Gear 5 Incorrect ratio
• P2111 [2] Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open
• P2112 [2] Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed
• P0770 [1] Shift Solenoid E Malfunction
• P0772 [1] Shift Solenoid E Stuck On
• P0773 [1] Shift Solenoid E Electrical
• P0774 [1] Shift Solenoid E Intermittent
• C1440 [1] Pressure Transducer Main / Primary signal Faulted
• B1342 [2] ECU Is Defective
• B2277 [1] B2277