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2009 Ford Escape Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2009 Ford Escape: Quick Overview

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2009 Ford Escape Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 2009
Make Ford
Model Escape
Trim -
Style -
Type Sport Utility Vehicle
Category Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
Manufacturing Details
Made In United States
Manufacturing City KANSAS CITY
Dimensions
Doors 4-Door
Curb Weight 3421 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 16000 pounds
Overall Height -
Overall Length -
Overall Width -
Wheelbase Length -
Standard Seating -
Engine & Performance
Engine 2.5-L I4
Engine Size 2.5L
Engine Cylinders 6
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type Automatic
Transmission Speeds 6-Speed
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System -
Steering Type -
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $26,215
Invoice Price $24,300
Delivery Charges $725

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2009 Ford Escape Prices and Market Value

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2009 Ford Escape Cost of Ownership

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2009 Ford Escape Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gallons
City Mileage 17 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage 24 miles/gallon

2009 Ford Escape Safety Rating

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Roof Strength Test Results Marginal
Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint Ratings Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test Results Good
Side Impact Test Results Good
Roof Strength Test Results Marginal
Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint Ratings Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test Results Good
Side Impact Test Results Good

2009 Ford Escape Recalls & Defects

Equipment
Recall date 2010-09-03
Recall no. 10e043000
Source NHTSA
Summary 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.
Consequence AN Improperly Deployed Airbag Could Result IN Serious Injury.
Remedy 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.
Notes 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 <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Steering:electric Power Assist System
Recall date 2014-05-29
Recall no. 14v284000
Source NHTSA
Summary 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.
Consequence 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.
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.
Notes 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.
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing
Recall date 2015-06-03
Recall no. 15e045000
Source NHTSA
Summary 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.
Consequence USE OF AN Incorrectly Sized Wheel Bearing CAN Adversely Affect THE Braking and Steering OF THE Vehicle, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy 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.
Notes 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.

2009 Ford Escape Insurance

Insurance for a 2009 Ford Escape is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sport Utility Vehicle with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.

How Does the 2009 Ford Escape Compare to Other Sport Utility Vehicle?

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Final Verdict: Is the 2009 Ford Escape a Good Sport Utility Vehicle?

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Drew is a seasoned automotive expert and contributor to VinCheck.info. With nearly 15 years of experience as a former Porsche technician, he brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to his writing. Born in North Carolina, a region renowned for its deep-rooted NASCAR culture, Drew developed a passion for cars early in life, often building and working on vehicles from a young age. At VINCheck, Drew leverages his extensive technical background to provide in-depth analyses of various vehicles. His articles often focus on engine performance, reliability, and maintenance insights, offering readers practical information grounded in real-world experience. Some of his notable contributions include reviews on the Mazda CX-5's longevity and detailed examinations of engine options for models like the 2011 Toyota Camry and Tacoma