2010 Ford Escape Power Train Problems
- 481
- 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 481 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 35 records
- wrench light · 30 records
- light came · 24 records
- engine light · 21 records
- side road · 17 records
- lost power · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 271 |
| 60–100k mi | 126 |
| 1–30k mi | 39 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was stopped at a red light preparing to turn right. While at a complete stop, the vehicle jolted forward momentarily and again came to a stop. I turned right and immediately my accelerator failed and the car would only move forward at a speed less than 5 miles per hour. I coasted into a parking lot where i turned off the vehicle and restarted it. It accelerated normally for a moment before failing again. The…
ODI 10516254
Power Train
The car had been parked and when i started it and backed up the wrench light was on and it had not power the second time i was stopped at a red light and when the light changed i stepped on the gas and had no power and the wrench light was on it was happen several times i turn the car off and restart it and it drives fine. *tr
ODI 10523377
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
This first started several weeks one day after filling up my car all of sudden it would not go. I pulled over barely missing being hit. I turned the car off for a few minutes and it would start up and i could go. This didn't happen again for a couple of weeks. The next time i was low on gas. It happened two more times. I kept thinking i had bad gas. Then last saturday i was out shopping and it happened numerous…
ODI 10519556
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Wrench light came on while driving car and barely had enough rpms to get off road. Had to pull battery cable off to get car to move. This happened three times to get the car 20 miles to home then trailered to ford dealer. Said it was a bad tb. The car has also stalled at 0mph and sometimes surges. One time this winter the car surged causing it to hit my tractor and busted bumper cover and fog lamp. *tr
ODI 10522163
Engine · Power Train
The engine stalled while i was driving on the express way. With no power i coasted (luckily) to the shoulder. The same thing happened to my wife in the same vehicle the previous monday. It was towed to a mechanics garage where it was diagnosed with a throttle body problem. He cleaned it, test drove it and sent her on her way. Obviously there is still a problem. *tr
ODI 10515765
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While traveling on a state highway the vehicle suddenly lost power although it was still running. The powertrain light came on. We limped off the highway. After turning the vehicle off and turning it back on, the vehicle was able to run again. The light goes off and stays off until the next incident. The incidents happen very frequently now, and because of this, we are unable to use our vehicle at all. This has…
ODI 10533376
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving on the interstate in morning rush hour traffic, the vehicle suddenly lost power and throttle control (went into limp mode). I had to move over to the emergency without power and stop the vehicle. After turning the vehicle off for a few minutes, it started and ran ok. Then on 10 june, the same issues occurred again at highway speeds but in little traffic. Again on 14 june it happened 3 times within…
ODI 10519936
Power Train
I pulled out of my driveway and around the corner when the car would no longer accelerate and a wrench warning light appeared on dashboard. I pulled to side and checked the owner's manual to find out the wrench meant something was wrong with the throttle/powertrain. I turned the car off then back on. The wrench disappeared and i was able to drive it home. When i got home, i called our usual ford service guy and was…
ODI 10515447
Lpg Systems · Power Train
Throttle body failure, making my 2010 ford escape inoperable. It shuts down completely on the highway. I lost power on the interstate while in traffic. This happened 3 times and i've had to rent a car while i wait for the throttle body part which is on back order. *tr
ODI 10516183
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving on the highway when the motor in the escape just died, i was forced to move from the left lane of the highway to the right with almost no power. No accident occurred i took the truck to the ford dealership and they say that part is on national backorder ford is making 4000 of the throttle bodies in order to keep with the demand. *tr
ODI 10515413
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
While driving at roughly 25-30 mph vehicle stopped accelerating and coasted regardless of pressure to gas pedal. I was in a busy intersection and was unable to get out of the way. Wrench light came on when vehicle stopped accelerating. I coasted to a driveway (no shoulder) and shut off the engine and restarted the vehicle. At this time, the engine light was on with no wrench light. Car accelerated fine so i…
ODI 10515370
Engine · Power Train
Traveling on vacation on an ohio highway when engine stalled and went into limp home mode and yellow wrench light came on. I was able to pull over and had to shut the vehicle completely off. After about 5 minutes i was able to get the car started again. This problem did not reoccur until august 20. *tr
ODI 10536454
Engine · Power Train
The first incident occurred around june 3, 2013, but i don't remember the exact date. After backing out of my driveway and shifting into drive, as i accelerated through 2nd gear, it dropped out of gear into idle and i had no engine acceleration response from the gas pedal, no matter which gear i put it in. The wrench light also came on. After turning the engine off and restarting, the wrench light went out and the…
ODI 10525989
Power Train
The car stalled in an intersection. No light or warning, just instantly stopped. Called the dealer, he said no light, no code, no idea. After multiple more times, it finally did it and engine light came on. It indicated a bad throttle body. Took it to the dealer. He called a day later and said part would not be in for over a month. Although the vehicle is still under emissions and drive train warranty, apparently…
ODI 10523184
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving about 40mph and my escape all of sudden lost power. The vehicle stayed running but it would not drive forward. The traffic was light, so i was able to pull over with my flashers on and stop. Had the traffic been in rush hour there could have been a major accident. I tried to put the vehicle in reverse and drive and it wouldn't do anything, but the engine stayed running and the "wrench warning light"…
ODI 10519784
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on the interstate at 60 mph, vehicle without warning is unable to accelerate while attempting to change lanes. Again on 6/12, accelerated from a stop light, without warning the car is unable to continue to accelerate and stops in the middle of an intersection during rush hour traffic. Turned car off, turned it back on again, was able to get out of the intersection and pull over to the right hand lane before…
ODI 10519643
Power Train
As i was driving my 2010 ford escape on the highway, it started to buckle and it eventually turned off by itself. The only thing that was remaining on was my radio. I had no steering, and the gas pedal did not even work. On a busy highway, i had to some how pull over, put the car in park, and, had to restart it. I did notice a wrench symbol on my dashboard that lighted up. Didn't know what it meant, so, i went ahead…
ODI 10514915
Power Train
1st time: at traffic light making a left. Light changed, hit the gas, car went forwards then lost power, brakes and steering worked had to coast through the light to the shoulder, idling rough. Wrench symbol on dash was lit. Turned car off, checked manual, wrench symbol not in manual. Turned car back on and ran fine. 2nd time, 300 miles later. Driving when the car lost power, dropped to idle while driving, brakes…
ODI 10519458
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Driving on highway, at 65 mph. Car loses power and have to cost to a stop. Very dangerous situations trying to cross 4 lanes of traffic to get to shoulder of highway and stop safely. This happened once on 4/26/13, took to dealership, they said nothing wrong. Continued to drive until happened again. Happened on 5/30 and 5/31 repeatedly until got the vehicle to a repair shop. Repair shop has had the vehicle for 10…
ODI 10519355
Power Train
I was driving and my vehicle just stopped working at least i was able to coast to the side of the road. The part is not in stock at any ford dealer and has been back ordered so to me that means it is a regular problem on this vehicle. I need to know if other cars had this problem. *tr
ODI 10514635
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While i was driving, the car started stalling : the speed indicator started coming down and even pressing on the accelerator, there was no pick up and the wrench sign lit up indicating the power train defect.i moved the car to the shoulder and waited for some assistance. I mechanic friend of mine came after about 45 min. He started the car and the wrench sign was no longer there. Rode the car for about 10 miles to…
ODI 10514340
Power Train
I have been a ford owner for years, and this is the first complaint i am filing. My 2010 ford escape suddenly lost all power and i had to pull it to the side of the road. It restarted and resumed driving normally. The next day i took it to the dealer and was told it was the electronic throttle body. Since i was on the interstate outside a major city, i feel this is a real safety hazard. I had no ability to power the…
ODI 10514738
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The engine and wrench warning icon illuminated as the vehicle proceeded to engage into limp mode. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. *tr
ODI 10534535
Power Train
While driving on the expressway i suddenly lost acceleration, began to lose speed and noticed the wrench light on the dashboard came on. I had to pull over onto the shoulder while semi trucks and cars blew past me. As i was trying to contact roadside assistance, i restarted the car and noticed the wrench light was gone. I was then able to get back on the road and continued to my destination without further incident.…
ODI 10519452
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving in light traffic on the interstate freeway, just coming over a hill, the engine lost power. Multiple power loss surges and the engine light came on so the ford escape was allow to coast down hill to the next exit ramp. Once at the bottom of the off ramp, the ignition was turned off and a tow truck was called. To move the car out of the way, the engine was restarted and it was noticed that another light…
ODI 10532726