Two problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2009 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2009 Escape.
My 2009 Ford Escape has a severe driver's side front brake overheating problem. The brake caliper is causing enough friction on the rotor to cause the rim, tire, and the entire engine compartment to become over heated and smoke. The vehicle has only 125,000 miles.
Excessive wear on front brakes, replaced at 18,000 miles and again at 25,000 miles plus nu calipers. Vehicle's current mileage is 27,000. . . Steers better now. . . Difficultly inserting key in ignition unless steering is in the lock position. . Current problem.