2010 Ford Escape Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 552
- 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 552 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 48 records
- wrench light · 23 records
- lost power · 21 records
- side road · 21 records
- engine light · 19 records
- light came · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 310 |
| 60–100k mi | 160 |
| 1–30k mi | 44 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Also, the contact stated that the wrench warning icon illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that…
ODI 10525179
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts over 10 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 08/27/13*lj the dealer replaced the throttle body. Updated 08/29/13
ODI 10532385
Vehicle Speed Control
On five separate occasions within the span of a day, the car, while moving, stuttered and stalled. I was able to start the car again, but it would stall soon thereafter. It almost felt like the car was "choking" and the engine would not fully turn off. I took the car into the dealer and was informed it was a defective "throttle body" and that ford had been having issues with this part. It was not in recall yet. I…
ODI 10525072
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down the road and everything seemed fine. Suddenly, the engine shuddered, hesitated, and lost power. Luckily, traffic was light and i was able to get off the road. All fluids ok, battery ok, fuel ok, etc. After checking options, i tried restarting the car. It started fine -like there was no problem. Since then it has been happening more often, but not on at any predictable time or event. Engine cool or hot,…
ODI 10536090
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
The problem started on july 09, 2013. My wife was dropping our kids off at daycare and a summer program when the car just lost all power couldn't accelerate or anything. The vehicle could just coast. We have never had any problems with the vehicle before, so i told her to try and shut down the vehicle to restart it. There were no warning lights and it worked fine. Then after dropping the kids off it happened to more…
ODI 10526042
Vehicle Speed Control
On july 9, 2013 i was driving on the freeway in moderate traffic at mid-day and had been on the road approximately 15 minutes. The vehicle suddenly, and without warning, would no longer accelerate but was still moving at a reduced speed and i was able to control steering. I worked my way over to the shoulder of the freeway and stopped the vehicle and turned the key to the off position. I sat for approximately one…
ODI 10525679
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the wrench light came on and the car slowed and became sluggish. Took the car right to the ford dealer. I was told it was the throttle body. I had just had a 30,000 mile checkup 2 months before and the throttle body was serviced and now 3,000 miles later i need to have it replaced... If i had been on the thruway when this happened. It could have caused an accident being at high speed then losing power.…
ODI 10525189
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Pulled into traffic on a busy 4 lane freeway and as i reached 50 mph and all throttle control disappeared and car was only steerable but no acceleration as i tried to work the car off to the side creating a hazardous situation. The engine was still running roughly but with no gas petal response. I turned off the car, re-tried starting and then no signs of problems, took to dealer and found faulty throttle body, a…
ODI 10524507
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle seized. The contact had to pull over and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and diagnosed as a throttle failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 9/25/13*cn
ODI 10532850
Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on highway at 50mph and car stopped accelerating. Was able to get to repair shop and told it was throttle body. Was not able to drive it home, d/t unexpected accelerations and slow downs. *tr
ODI 10524298
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure recurred several weeks later with the illumination of t he check engine warning light. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the throttle body was defective. The dealer replaced the throttle…
ODI 10523993
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated the vehicle did not lose electrical power just power to the engine. The contact had to pull over and restart the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the throttle body assembly malfunctioned and needed…
ODI 10524139
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on 2 lane hwy in 55mph zone in passing lane and came up to red light. When light changed, stepped on gas pedal and had no acceleration. Vehicle had only an idling, surging rough motion that allowed it to slowly move onto the grass median. Caused several cars to back up before vehicle was out of traffic. Restarted vehicle and engine ran a rough idle w/ the wrench and engine lights on. Ironic, that another…
ODI 10524012
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Defective electronic throttle body caused car to stop on a state highway. Conversation with ford dealer and research on internet revealed that ford and nhtsa know about this defect. There should be a recall on this item. *tr
ODI 10523844
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2010 ford escape at about 65 miles per hour on the new jersey turnpike when all of a sudden the wrench light came on and i lost power in the engine. I was in the middle lane of a 4 lane highway and had to get over to the shoulder. The engine never shut off but would not go over 5 mph. I shut the engine down and restarted the car and everything was fine. I had 70 miles to go so i decided to try to…
ODI 10523695
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While entering the highway from an inclined on-ramp, acceleration began to decrease even as the gas pedal was being pressed. I was able to coast to the shoulder, stop the engine and restart. The vehicle appeared to have returned to normal function. After traveling about 25 miles on the highway, the vehicle began to lose acceleration as i tried to increase speed to change lanes. The gas pedal was pressed to the floor…
ODI 10524095
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
July 5, 2013 i was driving hfrom st simons island, ga to florence, sc. I was on a connector bridge when the vehicle lost power but the engine kept running. I steered the vehicle to the side of the road, parked it, and turned off the engine since i could not get the vehicle to move. When i started the engine again, it started up, and i had power so i drove for about a mile, and a repeat occurrence happened. Again, i…
ODI 10537365
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving 55mph and the escape suddenly lost power, decelerating and coming to a stop. The powertrain light came on and the vehicle had a difficult time turning over. The vehicle was taken to a dealership where nothing was found. The incident then occurred again a week later at the same speed. This time the check engine light and oil pressure light came on as well. The vehicle would only start in neutral and…
ODI 10524742
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On july 4, 2013 i was driving my 2010 ford escape on i-235 south in oklahoma city at approximately 70 mph when the forward momentum of the vehicle dropped out and it began to decelerate. I attempted to continue forward momentum by applying pressure to the accelerator but with no response from the vehicle. I coasted the vehicle across lanes of traffic to the shoulder of the highway. Once stopped i placed the vehicle…
ODI 10535251
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle stalls while driving , stalls while idle , rpm's spike while driving !!! Scary !! Codes read p2112 . (throttle stuck open ) thinking bad throttle body ? *tr
ODI 10523521
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on a two lane road doing approximately 40 mph my vehicle lost power. The car was still running but lost acceleration power. We had to coast until we found a place on the side of the road to move to. *tr
ODI 10523448
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I currently have a 2010 ford escape with 47,000 miles on it . On wednesday july 3 2013 i was returning home from doing errands, and my ford escape came to a complete stop. The vehicle would not move. There were no warning lights on the dash informing me that there was a problem. Fortunately, i had just turned into the lane to my house and was not on a major highway. We had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who…
ODI 10523464
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 51,000. The current mileage was 52,000.
ODI 10534854
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving south on highway at 60 miles per hour i heard engine noise and car slowed down to a stop i started it again about 50 feet it did same again i took it to where i bought it and they said throttle body and it was on backorder and would be 10 days to get part never said a word to me about this being a problem with these cars this is a very serious safety issue i was driving in heavy traffic and my car just slows…
ODI 10523019
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Traveling approx 25mph vehicle became unresponsive to gas pedal. Car coasted to side of road (no shoulder on blind curve). Car began to buck and jerk. Wrench light came on.turned off ignition, waited approx 30 seconds and restarted car. No further issue. Extremely dangerous situation. Scared to drive. *tr
ODI 10522790