# 2009 Ford Escape check engine light **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** escape, ford\ **Created:** [October 30, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-check-engine-light/127844 "2018-10-30T11:53:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KeithCobb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dfb087/32.png) [@KeithCobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithCobb)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-check-engine-light/127844/1 "2018-10-30T11:53:45Z")
I have a 2009 Ford Escape that began displaying the check engine light 6 months ago. Took it to the local Ford Dealer where scan diagnosed faulty EGR valve that they replaced along with a gasket. The light cleared for a while, but recently has begun to light intermittently. Took it back to the same dealer who first said their scan was not reading any new code, but then on a 2nd trip said it was reading the faulty EGR emission issue again. Since they had already replaced those parts they now said they suspect a faulty computer processor, but cannot say with certainty that is really the issue since the scan is not telling them that. Therefore they can replace it for $700, but state that may not solve anything. Also we have noticed the engine is running rougher and louder. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2018, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-check-engine-light/127844/2 "2018-10-30T12:03:06Z")
It’s a gamble. I had a failed computer, part of the failure was not storing codes! ---
**Author:** ![Yosemite](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/yosemite/32/643_2.png) [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-check-engine-light/127844/3 "2018-10-30T14:01:57Z")
Get a second opinion. There is no reason to take this 9 year old car to a dealership and pay their exorbitant prices. Find a independent shop that has good reviews. Check at the top of the pager on this site and click on “Mechanic’s files” for a mechanic in your area. Or ask family, friends, co-workers who they take their vehicles to. Yosemite ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-check-engine-light/127844/4 "2018-10-30T15:44:45Z")
Agreed, get a second opinion I remember a Ford that kept throwing an egr code, insufficient flow, to be exact Turns out the problem wasn’t the egr valve or the computer . . . it was the wiring. Excessive voltage drop. But it took a little time with the fluke and the wiring diagram to nail it Just a thought