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.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Vehicle decelerated to 10 mph, "wrench" service light appeared. I pulled over, put vehicle into park, at which time it began shuddering. Turned off engine, waited a few moments, and turned ignition. Vehicle restarted with some effort. Incident has re-occurred 7 times since then, now with "engine" service light on. Mechanic has identified issue as worn throttle body, on 2-week back order as of may 10, 2013. Time for…
ODI 10513378
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the highway, the wrench light came on and gas pedal went soft , had no power. Pulled off to the side , turned the car off for a few minutes. Restarted and continued on with no problem. Same thing happened again the next day. Car is at our ford dealership now. *tr
ODI 10508251
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was turning a corner, the car lost power, when i pressed on the accelerator there was no power. The wrench and engine lights appeared. They had to replace the throttle body and i was told that it also needed a battery. However, the entire problems was with the throttle body. Since purchasing the vehicle i would every now and then feel it losing power. I thought it might be the transmission but when i took it in…
ODI 10508167
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When i'm driving my car, it will suddenly stop accelerating as though someone threw the car into neutral. When this happens, the wrench light comes on and i have to coast over to a safe area to turn the car off and turn it back on. This happened on the freeway at speeds over 70mph, on streets, after a red light, turning corners. Over and over again this happens and it started happening at about 50-thousand miles and…
ODI 10513584
Engine · Power Train
While driving on the highway, the wrench light appeared and the car lost all power and was unable to move. I coasted to the shoulder. After turning the car off, it would then move. This has happened multiple times. The dealer could not located the problem. It occurred again yesterday and it is at the dealer again. This appears to be related to a common issue which is being reported and supposedly due to the throttle…
ODI 10511370
Power Train
The car just shut down - the car in motion or suddenly surging forward when accelerating from a stop. *tr
ODI 10509121
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Driving in the highway the vehicle stop throttle and show the wrench indicator light. First experience was my wife that is now pregnant. We stop using the car until i could bring it to the dealer, and it also broke down while coming here. Ford says it is the electronic throttle device and that i have to pay for it $470+tax. This was purchased here as a certified ford and ford does not cover it even if it is a life…
ODI 10504272
Engine · Power Train
On march 16, 2013 i was driving my vehicle when i lost power in the middle of the road. I pushed the gas petal but vehicle would not accelerate. The wrench light illuminated on my dashboard. The vehicle was jerking. I was able to pull off the road. Examined under hood and everything appeared ok. Vehicle started ok and sounded ok so i continued to drive. Approximately 30 minutes later, the same thing happened.…
ODI 10504197
Power Train
While slowing down to make a turn or come to a stop, vehicles transmission jerks violently. After starting the vehicle and putting it in gear, the vehicle jerks and slams into gear. While on the highway and trying to speed up after going through tolls, vehicles rpm's jump wildly, strains engine because vehicle will not go into gear. Causing you to have to slow down and nearly cause an accident with vehicles behind…
ODI 10511060
Power Train
I came to a stop at the top of my street and accelerated out to make a turn onto the main road when the car just lost power and would not accelerate. I had to pull off the road and was lucky the car behind did not hit me. This has happened 2 more times including on an expressway where i had to pull off and get it towed. *tr
ODI 10520773
Engine · Power Train
Driving my 2010 escape on the highway the engine stalled. The speed i was going was about 60 mph. With no prior warning the wrench light and check engine light came on, the rpm's fluctuated between 0500 and 2500 and i could not accelerate the vehicle. The dealer said the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced at my expense as it was not under warranty. *tr
ODI 10501204
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On the morning of february 25th, i was pulling out of my garage when my car just stopped accelerating and the "wrench" light came on. It was barely idling, so i turned off the car and restarted it. It started normally, so i went on to work. That evening, i was driving on the interstate in the passing lane going approximately 75 mph when the car sort of lurched and then the "wrench" light came on and the car…
ODI 10504000
Power Train
I was driving on the interstate going approximately 73 mph, when the car started losing speed, the wrench light came on, and i wasn't able to accelerate. I had to maneuver the car off to the side of the road, cut it off and then restart. It seemed to be fine at that point. However, that same morning i had the same problem, only it was in my driveway. I turned the car off and restarted it and it seemed fine. This is…
ODI 10500858
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving down the road at night, going 40 mph on a street when suddenly my car decelerating without warning and came to a stop on the side of a busy street. The engine light came on however, i was not able to get it to move. I had the tow company come get me and dropped it off at the ford dealership. It appears that the throttle body went out while i was driving. Normally i wouldn't report this, but it seems to…
ODI 10498069
Engine · Power Train
The ford died on the interstate the second day(2/11/13) i owned it. It totally lost power and i had to coast onto the shoulder and wait. I returned it to the dealer where they kept it for a day and found nothing. It occurred three times the next week and i returned to the dealer. They cleaned something and the car worked without incident for a couple weeks. The car has intermittently quit over the last couple…
ODI 10524604
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down the road and my car stalled and started jerking before shutting down entirely. I would push on the gas and my car would not drive forward, as if it lost its power. The ford dealership had to replace the throttle body, after i owned the car for less than a year. *tr
ODI 10496657
Engine · Power Train
This vehicle belongs to my daughter and while driving to get lunch the said vehicle slowed and started jerking and shaking. The engine didn't die but the accelerator would not throttle up. She eventually was able to return back to work and later in the afternoon had a doctor's appointment and she left work for her appointment and traveled about a mile before experiencing the same symptoms as previously stated. My…
ODI 10496021
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The wrench icon illuminated the 4 times the escape failed to respond to acceleration. Each time it needed to be turned off and restarted. 1st failure (1/24/13) was at about 20mph (or less) while making a u-turn. I was able to coast over to bus lane. 2nd failure (2/4/13) was at 50mph after traveling 30 miles in heavy traffic. I drove directly to a transmission shop and was told "what an extreme safety issue this…
ODI 10502694
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was turning onto a busy street (turning right on red) my car without any indication suddenly lost power. I managed to coast into a parking lot and put the car into park and turn it off. I noticed a wrench symbol appear in the left panel, and the car immediately started again. I had just had my car serviced the day before (jan 19, 2013). This occurred approximately 3-4 times more over the next few days. I called…
ODI 10525139
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving there was a sudden loss of power. The wrench icon lit up on the dash display & the engine light came on too. There was no response from the gas pedal at all. The engine stayed on & all other features of the vehicle worked. I shut the car off & restarted the vehicle & continued driving. This occurred 4 times within a half hour. It was a miracle that i was not involved in an auto accident. I brought the…
ODI 10494882
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while idling, the vehicle made loud noises. As the contact tried to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The failure occurred approximately six times. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,809. The current mileage was approximately 50,934. The vin…
ODI 10495049
Engine · Power Train
I was driving down a side street toward an intersection going about 40 mph when my car appeared to die--i was able to coast slowly across the intersection into a parking lot--after 10 minutes waiting for my husband i attempted to start the car and it started right up--i followed my husband to the dealership and the problem did not reoccur--the dealership said no code had registered so there was nothing to fix--my…
ODI 10511805
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to shutter as the transmission disengaged. The vehicle did not respond to acceleration attempts and the wrench warning icon illuminated. The vehicle was moved to the side of the road and shut off. Once the vehicle was restarted, it regained normal operation. The dealer was notified and advised the contact that…
ODI 10492914
Power Train
Had been driving vehicle on busy city street for approximately 3 miles through traffic lights. Stopped at red light to enter freeway with several other vehicles on two lane freeway onramp. Light turned green, i attempted to accelerate to freeway speed, vehicle only obtained about 2mph, vehicle was running but had no response to gas pedal ( rpm's didn't increase), two red warning lights appeared on dash. I managed to…
ODI 10491562
Power Train
I have two ford escapes and both have the same issue, the power train light comes on. There was a recall for same model but when i called ford they said it was not made in location where the recall happened. I have taken it to a few auto repairs show and they have told me that this a problem they see a lot. I have called the dealership and they say they can not do anything. I am furious that know i have to pay 6000…
ODI 10500043