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.
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving coming to complete stop to make turn press gas pedal engine lose all power and wrench indicator came of dashboard. Pulled over to side of road out of traffic . Turn engine off then turn engine back on wrench was gone & power return. Problem existed 2 more times after this date. Call ford service & took escape in for service for problem to be throttle body valve sticking as of 060613 still waiting on…
ODI 10515802
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Going about 45 mph when all of a sudden the car started to coast,there was no warning light. I pushed the gas pedal to the floor and it was as though the car was not getting any fuel to the engine there was no acceleration. I coasted to a stop turned off the engine waited a few minutes turned the car on it seemed fine so i finished my errand. On the way home i was going approx. 50mph on the local highway and the…
ODI 10513478
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I will be driving along and the engine acts as if it didn't get enough gas and air mixture so it kicks out of shifting and just slows down then it starts hopping. It gives me a symbol on the dashboard of a wrench. I looked it up and it says it the throttle body. I had a mechanic come with his handheld computer and read the code and it says throttle aviator stuck open, then he erases the computer code nd i am able to…
ODI 10522234
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
In a 35 mph zone, when accelerating after slowing to allow vehicle in front to turn, throttle stuck open & car lost power. Was able to get to side of road and restart car and proceed. Same thing happened 4 additional times that day at various speeds accelerating to speed following a stop or using an on-ramp to highway speed. Have experienced "surging" previously but dealer ignored reports as "intermittent". Car was…
ODI 10519294
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving down highway vehicle suddenly stalled and speed immediately dropped from 60 mph to 5 mph had to pull over to shoulder of road in heavy traffic and wait for tow. *tr
ODI 10513162
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While getting on the freeway the car slowed down on its own and almost stalled out (this occurred twice). It also occurred while driving and speeding up on the freeway where it slowed down to where it felt like it was going to stall out. It also occurred while driving on a street in the city after stopping at a stop light tried to hit the gas and the car felt like it was going to stall out. *tr
ODI 10520005
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The first time i had just left a stop light and was accelerating and suddenly the vehicle lost acceleration and even with my foot pushing the gas pedal to the floor, it would not accelerate. I pulled over, let the car sit for a few minutes, cranked it back up and it drove fine for 2-3 weeks. (6/7/13) then after driving for 4 hours at highway speeds, this problem occurred again. It occurred three times before i got…
ODI 10515817
Vehicle Speed Control
I am writing to you regarding an issue with my 2010 ford escape. I was driving on the highway around 65 mph when my car stalled. I was able to pull over but the car would not go over 5 mph. I was able to start the car up again and it seemed fine. Later that day, i was accelerating from being at a red light and the car stalled again. I know there is an investigation into a throttle body recall. Any information would…
ODI 10513053
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
First it started with the engine light coming on. I had the codes read at a local auto parts store and they saw it was an "evap censor" and stated this is usually associated with a gas cap leaking. Well, the escape we have doesn't have a gas cap!!! It's one of those "quick fuel, nascar type systems", where there is just a plug that retracts when you insert the gas nozzle and retracts when you're finished? Secondly,…
ODI 10524362
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling 60mph, car suddenly stalled on the highway. Gas paddle did not respond. Engine light & wrench light was lit. Stopped the vehicle completely & turn the engine off. Waited couple of mins and start again. No wrench light but engine light goes off. Now this happens every day. *tr
ODI 10513345
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
As vehicle was proceeding forward from a stop onto a four lane road with the speed limit of 35 mph, it rolled forward and no power was provided. No warning lights prior to this. The throttle control / power train light came on and we were only able to go approximately 20 -30 yards onto the shoulder attempting to go around the corner and up a hill the vehicle was unable to do this we rolled back to the shoulder then…
ODI 10515253
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
5/17 while starting from a red light stopped, the vehicle accelerated but suddenly lost acceleration. Wrench light came on. I was able to move the vehicle to a parking lot and call for a tow. The technician said the issue was with the fuel line and i had my vehicle back. 6/7 similar deceleration happened and this time the vehicle starting knocking a lot at low speeds. Wrench and engine light came one. After turning…
ODI 10516130
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at approx 45mph, vehicle started to decrease in speed. Pressing the gas pedal the rpms continued to decrease and car slowed to a stop without stalling. Vehicle began sputtering and "wrench" light appeared on dash. *tr
ODI 10515469
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the throttle sensor and check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10521768
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving along around at 45 or 50 mph and went to turn on the air conditioner and the car stalled. I was able to pull over and the car restarted.. Previous to this when turning on the ac the car got very sluggish, i was stepping on the gas but the car would not go. After a very short time the car recovered and normal speed was attained. I fear this may happen pulling into traffic or merging and this happening would…
ODI 10514197
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving 65 mph on interstate highway at 7:30 a.m. On may 13. Suddenly, there was no longer power. The vehicle would only idle, not accelerate. The wrench light came on. After towing to the local ford dealer, i was informed that the vehicle would require a new throttle body. *tr
ODI 10513448
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving in traffic, the car failed to accelerate, it rapidly lost power as if it were going to stall. I pulled over and restarted the car. At the time i had two small children in the car. *tr
ODI 10595450
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle lost power while driving approx 40 mph. No response from the gas pedal. Shut ignition off and car ran fine for a while. Happened three more times. Took vehicle to ford dealer for repair, they said it was a faulty throttle body. Vehicle is still in shop as there apparently is a "national backorder" on the part - none available right now. *tr
ODI 10512629
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle, car stalls in the middle of traffic on highway and streets, no warning. *tr
ODI 10537166
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
On several occasions driving on the highway the vehicle speed goes down suddenly and all kinds of lights go on, and it dies after that. Shut off the car wait 10- 15 minutes , restart the car and prying it will take me home safely, on one occasion the card died twice in a 20 miles trip. Brought the car for diagnosis and i was told the throttle-body has to be replaced and it is not under warranty or a recall. The…
ODI 10525758
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving the car, the gas pedal becomes useless and no longer accelerates the car. The engine is still on and all power is on in the car but you can't accelerate at all. Very dangerous on the expressways as the car can just die and if you can't get over to the emergency lane.... You have to pull the car over, turn off and restart. Seems to work for a while after that. Has done this at different speeds, and…
ODI 10514042
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving at highway speed when i heard a click from the car engine. Acceleration gradually declined. The gas peddle did not respond. I pulled over to the side of the road and turned the engine off. As i was slowing to park, to turn off the car, the car surged several times. I was able to restart the car, with a hesitated start and get home. This happened 5 times over a two week period of time. I took the car to…
ODI 10513452
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to work going about 40mph when my escape lost power to the throttle. I had to pull over and shut it off. I waited a few minutes to start it again. It started and drove with no problem for a few minutes and then the same thing happened again. After looking for similiar problems online i found that it is the throttle body. *tr
ODI 10510895
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving at speed of 65 on hwy on 5/3/2013 when vehicle lost all power, wrench light illuminated and vehicle came almost to complete stop although i had the accelerator completely depressed. Could only drive about 1 mile per hour. Pulled to side of road and tried to drive to repair shop but could not safely drive so stopped and called road side assistance. They suggested i call ford motor company and when i…
ODI 10511053
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was accelerating up the on-ramp to the bay bridge from san francisco late this afternoon. The car was responding to my foot on the pedal as the engine revved and i gained speed, then suddenly it stopped responding and slowed to a chug with my foot still on the pedal. The wrench light illuminated as i practically came to a stop with speeding traffic slamming on brakes behind me. I put on hazards, stopped car,…
ODI 10510596