2010 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 182
- 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 182 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 26 records
- wrench light · 22 records
- light came · 19 records
- engine light · 14 records
- side road · 14 records
- power steering · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 80 |
| 60–100k mi | 54 |
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering was lost while driving. Power steering is now in manual mode. Power assisted steering has failed. Dealer says that this vehicle is not part of the recall that has affected several others. Same components as other recalled escapes. As ford dealer charged $150 to diagnose the issue.
ODI 11300560
Electrical System · Steering
While driving my escape i lost all power steering control. Error noted was power steering assist fault.
ODI 11279933
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving in a variety of circumstances, (in town at stoplight and accelerating on highway) my 2010 ford escape will just shut off. No warning, just dies. I have been to 4 mechanics including one at a ford dealer just today. No codes show, so every time i am basically told that they "can't duplicate issue" and i am sent on my way with no remedy for what is a very dangerous malfunction. I just called ford and…
ODI 11259115
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
All the warning lights have been persistently coming on since aug. 2019. The speedometer stops working, all the warning lights come on, while driving, i have no clue how fast i'm going??? I can no longer start the car without having to push the thob's security lock buttons to lock/unlock for it to start. I took it to my auto mechanic at sam's auto in waterford, who thought he fixed it no problem, but i drove it off…
ODI 11287725
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While i was driving i heard a click and lost my power steering. It came back and then off again. I had to pull over and turn off my ignition. I waited a few minutes and re-started it, it again kept going back and forth between power and manual steering while driving at 35 mph down back roads to my home.
ODI 11193902
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact purchased the vehicle from a private owner. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v284000 (steering) and 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline), but had not been repaired prior to being purchased by the contact. Shortly after she purchased the vehicle, there was a sudden loss of power and the check engine and other unknown warning indicators flickered.…
ODI 11141444
Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger window dropped down without the window button being pressed. The contact stated that the motor to move the window back up stopped working. The contact stated that the rear driver side window previously experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls. The dealer was not contacted. The…
ODI 11124596
Electrical System
My vehicle has stalled twice while i am driving it. The first time was on 95, a 4-lane highway. It stalls and the battery light comes on, i have no power to get out of traffic. I had to put it in park and re-start the engine. I was lucky to not be in high speed traffic where i could have been hit. The vehicle was in motion when it stalled.
ODI 11100532
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that there was an electrical issue with the vehicle because it stalled intermittently. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to silver creek auto repair ([redacted], prescott, mi 48756) where it was diagnosed, but the contact was not provided with the details. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11083655
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed and the vehicle could not be started. The contact replaced the key; however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to crown ford ([redacted], lynbrook, new york 11563, phone [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 11064558
Electrical System
Water is leaking down the inside of my back liftgate due to a poor seal around the back window. The water is slowly leaking down the liftgate glass and into the body, effecting the electrical system and the motor that opens the trunk. In short, the trunk button attempts to open but the electrical system fails to send a proper signal to the motor to open the door. The vehicle was stationary when i first discovered…
ODI 11050977
Electrical System · Steering
Pcm has water damage due to placement under the hood. When the hood is opened water runs down directly onto the unit and into the wiring. The repeated water exposure has caused the unit to fault. This water intrusion causes the vehicle to fail to start intermittently. When turning the ignition, the vehicle will fail to engage the starter; however, headlights, radio are functional. Intermittently while operating the…
ODI 11078834
Electrical System · Steering
The electric assist steering seized up whilst car was in motion and almost caused a wreck. The car has intermittent electrical malfunctions and warning lights flashing and it is getting worse. This happened all at once with very little warning and could have caused a vehicle crash with my 74 year old sickly mother at the wheel. An asce certified master mechanic i trust inspected it after the fact and advised i take…
ODI 11044683
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
Electrical System
When you turn on the key to start the car, the light come on, it dings, all that happens, but nothing happens to make it crank/start,. Its like there is no battery but everything else is lighting up and dinging, i have to repeat this 3 or 4 times for it to finally start.
ODI 11047230
Electrical System
Bought 2010 ford escape 3 months ago noticed cutting off pep boys says no worry. Now check engine light tool light cuts off when driving at lights idling. Scared ford says it will cist me 400 500 to fix. Say customer satisfaction program 13no3. Please help. I have handicapped daughter to take to drs and i work. Please.
ODI 11006291
Electrical System
I bought 2010 ford escape 3,months ago noticed cutting g off took to pep boys said no worries. Now check engine light comes in tool light cuts off going down road hesitates cuts off at lights scared. Ford says it will cost me 400 or more to fix ford electronic throttle body. Code p2119. Help me please i read about the extended warranty.
ODI 11006290
Electrical System
Electronic throttle body malfunction. Vvehicle developed contamination on the internal motor contacts of the throttle body, resulting in intermittent electrical connectivity. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and wrench light illuminated and the vehicle may entered failure mode effects management (fmem) otherwise known as "limp home" mode. Vehicle lost all acceleration while in motion on a highway as well as on a…
ODI 11004835
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While at highway speeds, car rmps become erratic and no response from gas peddle. Car goes idle and then stalls. Vehicle must be restarted. Yellow 'wrench' light comes on however once the car is restarted, it is no longer illuminated. No codes available from computer scan.
ODI 10983374
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Hatchback/Liftgate · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. Upon attempting to change a bulb within the liftgate door, the contact was unable to access the light to change the bulb. In addition, there was no manual option internally and no option to use a fob to open the liftgate hatch, which failed to open and secure when opened. The dealer (holman ford lincoln turnersville, 3641 rt 42 south, turnersville, nj 08012, [redacted]) was…
ODI 11000484
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. All the warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred on five occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed or replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that…
ODI 10981649
Body · Electrical System · Power Train
My car is rusting underneath the wheel suspension. The dealer is trying to make me pay nearly $800.00 to clear up the rust. The paint is also beginning to peel off the whole side of the car.the top molding is coming off the top of the car. My truck was defective and would not open. I paid $140.00 to repair. I paid for a noise in the rear of the car while the car was under warranty of $454.00. I had to pay for power…
ODI 10979569
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the hazard lights and brake lights did not operate on the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to ron tirapelli ford (4355 w jefferson st, shorewood, il), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate…
ODI 11075854
Electrical System
Been having intermittent starts and all my gauges go off. To be able to start when it doesn't want to i have to hit the lower left side of the steering column and i have to do the same thing when all my gauges go off.
ODI 10958717