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.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Defective throttle body the 2010 ford escape not once but multiple times would go to idle and run rough while traveling on different roads at different speeds. The gas pedal would do nothing to make the car go but it was idling rough and coasting causing us to stop on the side of very dangerous roads. We would turn it off and let it sit for a few minutes and then it would start normal. The gas pedal would work again…
ODI 10490716
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
With no warning, i was unable to accelerate. Car went into limp mode. I was able to pull over safely. I am thankful i wasn't traveling at a higher rate of speed or traveling on the freeway; this would have been incredibly dangerous. Diagnostic lights on dash indicated something with throttle. Was able to get car home - very difficult. Had to have it towed. Very expensive car repair, 208.00 part (throttle body) and…
ODI 10491836
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
At freeway speed the car lost power. We were able to pull to the shoulder of the highway. A small wrench warning light appeared on the dashboard. We checked the owner's manual, and it referred to a "throttle/power train" issue and told us to seek dealer attention as soon as possible. The engine restarted, so we continued our trip. We stopped in sulfur springs, tx, at the ford dealership. That morning the vehicle…
ODI 10490704
Power Train
My car has been having a power train issue past couple of weeks. A wrench light comes on, then my car slowly powers off. It doesn't matter where i am or how fast or slow i'm going. The scariest incident was when i was on the highway going 65 mph. Again, the wrench light came on the car slowly powered off. Luckily it was late and there was little traffic on the highway. I was able to slowly pull over and restart the…
ODI 10489203
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Serious and life-threatening malfunction impeded my ability to control my 2010 escape occurred while driving 50mph on a very busy highway. My escape stalled suddenly without any warning what so ever in the middle of the lane while driving on the busy highway. As i tried to continue driving, pushing the throttle pedal, the escape would not go,it slowed down suddenly on it's own. I was able to ease off the payment to…
ODI 10487928
Power Train
I had just left my house in my 2010 ford escape on december 7th when suddenly the engine bogged down completely and was no longer responsive to the movement of the accelerator pedal even though the engine was still running. The "wrench" warning light came on and the car slowed to a crawl. I pulled over and was able to turn the car around and return home (1/4 mile) with the vehicle moving approximately 2-3 mph. After…
ODI 10489185
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The car lost engine power unexpectedly while under way. Pressing the gas pedal made no difference, and the car would not coast - it lost speed rapidly. Upon turning the car off and waiting a few minutes, the car would restart and operate normally. Sometimes it would operate for normally for the entirety of the trip, other times the car would exhibit the problem again. *tr
ODI 10495324
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
For several months, my 2010 ford escape would stall while driving down the road. There were times that i was going 45-55mph and my vehicle would stall. I lost power steering as vehicle shut off. I had to slow down and pull off the road and re-start the vehicle. This was very dangerous and scary. This happened probably 10-15 times until i could no longer get the vehicle started. I had it towed into a ford dealership…
ODI 10503155
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Engine stalls , loss of power, random stop - obd code p2111 throttle body. *tr
ODI 10486647
Power Train
While traveling at hwy speed accelerated to pass slow vehicle, vehicle was delayed going into passing gear and clunked into passing gear. Had to let off accelerator to upshift into 6th gear. We would like to know if there has been an opened campaign for this issue. *tr
ODI 10535444
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the transmission hesitated while shifting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the transmission had a leak and the cb joint and bushings both needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10537695
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Structure · Visibility
Right after the warranty went out the vehicle starting slamming from 1st into 2nd upon acceleration. The idle is very rough and quite loud, the engine makes a funny noise and i take extremely good care of my vehicle, getting all of the scheduled oil changes on time, replacing the air filter, etc. I also explained to them that the vehicle wasn't idling properly and that the engine used to be quiet. The windshield is…
ODI 10563094
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Engine loses power (does not stall out) stays running but unable to accelerate. Wrench light comes on. If shut off and restarted it will go again. Occured 3 times in one day. Occurs at any level of speed, was going 30 mph once, and on highway the other 2 times, once excelerating on highway to merge, and the last time driving normally. Throttle body and motor were replaced. *tr
ODI 10500155
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving wrench light and engine light illuminated with sudden loss of power very dangerous. If it would have happened .5 miles later merging onto highway during rush hour could have been fatal. *tr
ODI 10483621
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2010 ford escape that surges forward when i come to a stop. The rpm rises and i have to stand on the brake to keep it going forward. No fault lights come on. I have had it checked a week a go, they could not find any problem. No codes or anything. Please help me with this matter.i,m afraid to have my wife drive this car. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.…
ODI 10483489
Engine · Power Train
I am a homehealth nurse, i work in a very mountainous, rural area where i do not even have cellphone service. I was on a very narrow, curvy road, when the car just quit accelerating, the small wrench appeared on the dash, i was able to coast far enough to get to a wide spot where i could get the vehicle safely out of the road, barely missing an 18 wheel coal truck from hitting me. There was no warning, the vehicle…
ODI 10550533
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
After driving the vehicle for a couple of hours on saturday morning on the interstate i was driving in city traffic. I made a right turn from a stopped position. As i accelerated the engine began to sputter and acted like it was not in gear. The dashboard wrench light came on and i had no response from the gas peddle and the idle was extremely rough. I coasted to a stop and turned off the vehicle. After reading in…
ODI 10511369
Engine · Power Train
While traveling about 20 mph down the street, the vehicle completely lost responsiveness to pressure on the gas pedal. The wrench light came on indicated a power train malfunction. I drifted off to the side of the road and turned the car off. I then waited about a minute and turned the car back on again. Everything was fine and the wrench light went away. The car drove fine for another 50 miles or so. Then it…
ODI 10477350
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
Vehicle began throttling while driving on the freeway. Engine light came on. As i pulled over, vehicle slowed down jumping forward. Applied brakes and still kept jumping forward. Switched gear to park and car stalled. Turned on after a few tries. Continues to jump forward and shake. After a few minutes problem went away and vehicle drove normal. Three weeks later same occurrence. This week another occurrence of the…
ODI 10482014
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving at highway speeds the engine revs up and losses power to the transmission as if it was out of gear. It also has happened and standing, i need to shut off the motor and reset it as to speak. The ford dealer has said that it is a throttle body issue, but i am scared to drive it down the highway for fear that i may be rear ended. I have found that there is a current investigation under way for throttle…
ODI 10521424
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving on a normal road, the vehicle's wrench light (on the dash) illuminated and the vehicle became unresponsive. That is, pressing the accelerator yielded no results. This was followed by a shuddering stall-out (engine shut down) when the brakes were applied. The first attempt to restart the engine resulted in a clicking noise. The engine started without fault on the second attempt. The vehicle was driven…
ODI 10475894
Power Train
While pulling off from a stop sign under moderate acceleration the transmission "flared" dropping out of gear causing the vehicle to stop accelerating, and the engine to rev. After letting off the accelerator the vehicle regained power. This happened numerous times over the day. Finally took it to a dealer for inspection. *tr
ODI 10475487
Power Train
2 different times while driving on the highway with speed limit of 65 on one highway and 70 on another highway car stalled, power steering was out and gas didn't work, both times i was in the middle lane and it was difficult to get car to side of road with oncoming traffic. It happened a few more times when not on the highway, i took it to the dealership and they wanted to charge me 180$ just to find out what was…
ODI 10508783
Engine · Power Train
My wife and i each drive a ford escape, one a 2010 and the other a 2009. In the last month we have each experienced a sudden and unexpected complete loss of power. In her case, she was driving on an interstate at highway speeds in moderate traffic. I was driving in suburban traffic at 40 mph. In each case, the engine suddenly stopped, no power, and the warning lights came on. After about five minutes, you were able…
ODI 10479355
Power Train
While driving wrench light came on & with a sudden jerk ford escape's gas pedal stopped acceleration. I pulled car on the side. Engine was still running but gas pedal was not responsive. We were waiting for police & tow truck with the hazards light on & someone hit the car from behind & broke suspension etc. I went to ford dealership & they were not at all concerned. Then i went to another dealership & they said…
Crash reported
ODI 10481343