2009 Ford Escape recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Escape. It involves steering. The most recent was received on May 29, 2014.
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Steering
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: 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.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Escape built in 2009. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2009 Ford Escape owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Ford dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign number (14V-284).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Ford Escape model years
- 2023 11
- 2022 19
- 2021 19
- 2020 23
- 2019 3
- 2018 4
- 2017 4
- 2016 4
- 2015 9
- 2014 16
- 2013 18
- 2012 1
- 2011 2
- 2010 3
- 2008 3
- 2007 2
- 2006 3
- 2005 4
- 2004 6
- 2003 7
- 2002 8
- 2001 13
Common questions
Does the 2009 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 campaign for the 2009 Ford Escape: 14V-284 (Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist).
How do I know if my 2009 Ford Escape has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2009 Ford Escape?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.