2010 Ford Escape Unknown Or Other Problems
- 69
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 69 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- light came · 12 records
- throttle body · 9 records
- engine light · 8 records
- very dangerous · 7 records
- wrench light · 5 records
- able pull · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
Igniton switch fails to work half the time turn key will not start without excessive tries
ODI 11300386
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The throttle is messing up.. It keeps stopping and then i turn my car off and start it again then it works. It happened on a busy street and i had my 3 kids with me
ODI 11233668
Unknown Or Other
Window regulator on 3 of 4 windows had to be replaced. Cable breaks (loud, startling bang), window "drops" and cannot be raised. One incident occurred while driving in 2017, one occurred while car was stationary and occupied in 2018, and one occurred while car was parked and vacant (6/27/19).
ODI 11223179
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was on the freeway when the battery light camo ,then abs light came on and the steering wheel locked i couldn't move to either side after a few seconds it when i'm off and i have control of the vehicle again,it happened twice after the battery light came ,the steering wheel locked,
ODI 11220941
Unknown Or Other
The switch fails to start the escape. We have been having to press on the key and wiggle it. Now the car fails to start. This is not necessarily a safety issue, bue could leave us stranded, whether out on the road, or somewhere we are not known. This happens when the ignition is cut off, and then trying to get it started. Have any other escape owners had this problem. I have been told that it could be repaired but…
ODI 11269000
Unknown Or Other
2010 ford escape instrument cluster panel malfunctions and speed dial falls to zero while driving. At times it doesn't work at all.
ODI 11206579
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
When the vehicle comes to a stop whether it be a stop sign or red light, the rpm's over rev higher at the time of leaving from a stop when gas is given to vehicle. After the vehicle gets back up to speed the rpm's drop back to a normal range.
ODI 11209253
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My engine locked oil leaking battery dies air bag light comes on suv shakes rear windshield whippers drain battery constant jumps and road side assistance.
ODI 11290064
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was backing out of a parking space when a beep sounded and message "steering assist light came up. I went to branford (connecticut) ford and they said the steering column needed replacing. Without this it could jam and cause and accident. Car also had strained starting. They said battery was weak. Replaced battery. Next day same problem starting. Obviously not the new battery. .
ODI 11151438
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I purchased the vehicle just under 2 years ago ongoing issues the car will stall out/die while driving ac/heat causes issues i have had a ton of work done and the issues are reoccurring while diving on city street it has stalled out as well as in park. The cause of the issue is unknown
ODI 11156569
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My car suddenly loses power while driving. Check engine light came on, with codes p2112, p0443, and c1963. The issue(s) seem to happen while i am driving at 55mpg or higher. This has occurred both on the interstate as well as back roads where the speed limit is 55. The most recent time this happened was a period starting on 06/04/2018 through 06/05/2018. This happened 5 times during this period, but has also…
ODI 11099930
Unknown Or Other
There is excessive corrosion and rot on my subframe that has caused a large hole as well as my control arm to become loose. This is caused by excessive rust from road salt and other dirt. This has made my car unable to pass inspection.
ODI 11093264
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Air conditioning does not work and radiator fan running constantly and loudly sounding as if it will blow up. The air conditioning system parts have been replaced as have the radiator fan relay switch. The issues are re-occuring again. Ford dealerships claim they have no knowledge of this problem or of a fix, although there are many similar complaints online. Theses issues appear somehow to be related because when…
ODI 11075725
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2010 ford escape. The car jerks when accelerating. Feels like you're getting hit from the back. Ford authorized dealership been trying to get it fixed for about two years now claiming that the faulty parts are replaced/fixed. Now my extended warranty has expired and i still have the same problem. This is a safety issue if the vehicle jerks and have to look around.
ODI 11078764
Unknown Or Other
Car was parked in a parking lot. Not started. My mom put shopping parcels in the trunk.when closing the rear hatch door the window glass exploded out. There were no items touching the glass from in the trunk. The temperature outside was about 10 degrees fahrenheit.
ODI 11057693
Unknown Or Other
Rear window shattered as car was parked outside, ambient temperature of 12 degrees f. No evidence of vandalism was present.
ODI 11054382
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
The anti-theft signal keeps coming on in my car. When i am moving and not moving all the warning in my car comes on. The speedometer goes to zero, the gas gage goes to empty, etc with all the other warning lights. I was driving on the highway and all of sudden every single warning light came on. I immediately got off the next exit and parked at a gas station. I turned the car off, but it would not start for about 10…
ODI 11034430
Unknown Or Other
Wrench and engine light is on in car. Completely stalled in traffic. P2118 code was diagnosed and the throttle body system is stuck open.
ODI 11032136
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
While driving, the wrench light comes on and the engine loses power. When i turn the engine off and back on the light may go out but will come on again after driving. I was told by the dealer this is problem with the throttle. I have had this repaired twice, the first under a recall. I had to pay for the second repair. Now it is happening again all within about 2 years. This is very dangerous while driving in…
ODI 11030764
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
While driving my 2010 ford escape xls 4 cylinder , the truck stalled and cut off during driving. Lucky i was able to pull to the side of the road. I started the truck back after 30 minutes, the truck drove and again with no warning the truck started to stall and cut off. The just started to happen out of no where. I bought the truck used and still paying on it. The warranty that i purchased ran out at the beginning…
ODI 11022391
Unknown Or Other
I had to have the throttle body replaced at 75000 miles. It cost us 218.00 i have the receipt.
ODI 11016024
Unknown Or Other
The a/c broke just 2 months after purchase, and the dealership told me it wasn't covered. I have clients and children in my vehicle daily, and in the extreme dc heat it can be very dangerous with only hot air blowing out of the vents. This is a terrible problem, and i was told it is a manufacturer defect, which means you should recall these vehicles to be repaired. I am unable to afford it on my own, as i just…
ODI 11015713
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Starting the car with the key. You have to push the key in hard as you are turning it.
ODI 11005032
Unknown Or Other
I WAS DRIVING AND THE LIFT GATE SHATTERED.
ODI 10971597
Fuel System, Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
2010 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair recall notice 16v-777. *smd updated 05/19/2017*js updated 08/14/2017*js
ODI 10965710