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 · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle stalled and overheated. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where they advised that the radiator seal was fractured, causing a leak. In addition, they advised that the rear axle seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the radiator and rear axle seals. The manufacturer was contacted…
ODI 10487876
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I was going approx. 30 - 35 mph and my car started jerking and sputtering as if it were out of gas then just died in the middle of an intersection. My husband had to push me across three lanes of traffic to a station where we bought gas. The car started right up so we went continued on with our business. We got on the interstate and was going about 65 mph and the same thing happened. I got it on the shoulder and it…
ODI 10462744
Engine · Power Train
I was driving on the highway and my escape lost power or ability to accelerate forward. The open wrench tool lite up on the dash board. My escape slowed down significantly. The vehicle continued to run and would drive very slowly but when i would press on the gas, it would not go any faster. Once the vehicle was turned off and then back on, it appeared to work just fine. About a week later, the exact thing happened…
ODI 10500993
Engine · Power Train
As i was driving the car the throttle suddenly would not let me 'go' any further and the car slowed to a stop in the middle of the road. When stopped, it shuddered in place until i turned the car off. This happened another time just after a busy intersection, but ford apparently does not deem this a safety concern, even though this is a family vehicle and the consequences for problems like this could be terrible.…
ODI 10478933
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After waiting for traffic signal, i began my turn left. Just past the intersection, i lost power with sort of a chugging motion in the vehicle. I was able to get off the road. The indicator on the instrument panel was of a small wrench, indicating throttle control/powertrain in the manual. I called the dealer and was able to start the car and drive in. The charge for installing ds7z 9e926 d (throttle body and motor…
ODI 10550534
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After stopping at a light on a highway i proceeded to turn left and pressed the accelerator and the engine cut out. I had to coast across the highway. *tr
ODI 10550729
Power Train
2010 ford escape. Acceleration from a stop and sluggish acceleration when entering the expressways was intermittent for about 18 months at approximately 58k miles. Car stalled at a stop light at 68k miles, was able to go after switching ignition off and then back on. Acceleration has been quite sluggish. Car is at the dealer now and i was just told it is the electronic throttle body. After research online i found…
ODI 10536411
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving to the tpa on i-75 approaching the exit for i-4 we slowed for a truck that cut us off. Our vehicle shifted down at least two gears which caused the engine to over rev. We tried to speed up, but the engine just revved higher. So we slowed while exiting on to the ramp for i-4. We were able to get over to the right and pull off the ramp road before getting on to i-4. We turned the engine off and sat for a…
ODI 10423609
Power Train
Transmission slams into gear feels like someone ran into you. Does it a couple time a month but it feels like it's going to break something it causes the car to lurch forward or backwards depending on you putting it in d or r. It also has started slamming into gear while shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. *tr
ODI 10479471
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle violently jerked while driving at all speeds and while reversing. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three occasions and they were unable to figure out how to repair the failure. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 20,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10465364
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and also experienced sudden acceleration. The contact mentioned that the check engine and the wrench warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000 and…
ODI 10508461
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while being towed by a recreational vehicle, smoke emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
ODI 10545726
Power Train
My ford escape vehicle has suddenly lost all power multiple times in heavy traffic on 6 and 8 lane highways at various speeds. It loses all rpm's which has caused me to nearly get rear-ended on multiple occasions. No matter how many times i push on the gas pedal, it does nothing but coast & sputter & jerk. I have taken it to my mechanic several times, he has plugged it into the computer, and nothing shows up as…
ODI 10521209
Power Train
While driving on the highway,i noticed the rpm's increasing but the car wouldn't shift into overdrive, instead it downshifted while traveling at freeway speed. On other occasions, the rpm remained high and the car wouldn't shift at all even after putting it in neutral, while traveling at highway speed. At other times, the car would jump into gear when putting it into reverse or drive. *tr
ODI 10508303
Engine · Power Train
The car engine accelerates on its own, whether or not my foot is on the gas petal. I thought it was transmission trouble, but not sure now after reading article in baton rouge advocate today. Brought car into dealership at least 3 times, they cannot find anything. They say bring it in when it happens, but once i was headed to baton rouge and it just started racing, another time to gently, and other times just headed…
ODI 10500182
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Driving off road up a steep incline (40-45 degrees), the vehicle came to a halt. There wasn't any power going to the tires even though i had the accelerator pedal to the floor. The engine rpm would only rev up to about 1200 rpm. It felt as if there was a disconnect between the transmission and the engine as there was no power being delivered to the tires. The tires did not loose traction or spin either. What was…
ODI 10380532
Power Train
Vehicle experiences total loss of power in a random pattern, 2-5 times a week under various conditions including highway speeds, climbing slight inclines, over bumps..etc. Recover can take a minute to hours. Basically you can be on the freeway and loose engine power for forward motion, which is dangerous. All ford recommended software and throttle body changes have been instituted. Dealers don't seem to be capable…
ODI 10817309
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the gears would shift hard and long. The failure occurred intermittently. When the gear was shifted into reverse and then back to drive, the vehicle would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who rebuilt the transmission. After the rebuilding of the transmission, the gear continued to shift hard and long. The vehicle was taken back to…
ODI 10483854
Power Train
THE LEFT FRONT AXLE SEAL BEGAN LEAKING FLUID. *TR
ODI 10433752
Power Train
My 2010 ford escape has been hesitate and then lurches since i brought brand new the first year i brought it they had to put a transmission in it for this problem and still the problem has continue i has almost been in several accident because i think this is a safety concern please let me know what step should i take to get this problem solve thank you u can contact me at[xxx] cell home [xxx] information redacted…
ODI 10598955
Power Train
Transmission will totally disengage when needed the most, such as entering the interstate. Very scary situation. Dealer says needs a complete overhaul. Only 18,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10361088
Power Train
The vehicle jerk and lunges at different speeds. Shifts hard during highway driving and lunges and jerks very violently during take-off at random times. This vehicles has been taken back to the ford dealership for repair on four different occasions with no success for repair. Even more aggravating is that when taken to the dealership for repair they expect you to replace the gas in the loaner which is not even close…
ODI 10445066
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train · Steering
1st got escape had to have some reprogramming affecting the transmission. 2nd had to have the transmission repair. 3rd my dash lights blink from bright to dim during the daytime/ 4th had to have the ignition replace - when i put my key in--would not turn-. 5th even after having the transmission repair-still changes hard. 6th sometimes when parked on and incline-place in drive-will make a "pop" noise. Still do not…
ODI 10595154
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that there was a popping sound in the transmission whenever he would shift gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that they were not liable. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.
ODI 10463435
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that when shifting into drive, the vehicle would jerk abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the sensors and transmission would need reprogramming. The vehicle was repaired but the vehicle would shift extremely hard and would not accelerate after the repairs. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where…
ODI 10462340