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 · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The problem demonstrated as i left the shopping center and made the first turn onto the street. The engine was very rough and not consistent, the speed varied from 20 - 40 miles per hr without any pressure to the accelerator. As i came to a red traffic light i had almost no brake pressure and prepared to turn into a school parking lot. This occurred in the first half mile of country road; as i realized i had no…
ODI 10763259
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On august 31, 2015 i was leaving an airport and accelerating to merge onto a highway. I believe i was close to 60mph when i felt something in my car change. All of the electronics were still working, so i knew it was not an issue with my battery. The wrench light appeared and i realized i was no longer able to accelerate. I immediately got over to the right lane and by this time my speed had dropped to 40mph. I was…
ODI 10762684
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Tell us what happened: was completely stopped and took off slightly pressing the gas pedal and it felt like it tried to stall out and then lunged forward. The service wrench came on and we stopped and turned the vehicle off then started it again and that time both service wrench and service engine light came on. Went in to get the engine light tested and the result was throttle actuator control and throttle body…
ODI 10760189
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Was completely stopped and took off slightly pressing the gas peddle and it felt like it tried to stall out and then lunged forward. The service wrench came on and we stopped and turned the vehicle off then started it again and that time both service wrench and service engine light came on. Went in to get the engine light tested and the result was throttle actuator control and throttle body range, code p2119
ODI 10760188
Vehicle Speed Control
I had my escape in for the recall to have the throttle body updated in 8/6/2014. At the time of the recall i had not had any problems with the throttle. 1 year later while driving on the highway i lost acceleration, my cruise went off and the wrench light came on, pulled over and started it up again,no wrench light. Happens again. Also when i slow down and stop for lights, stop sign the rpms go up and down like it's…
ODI 10748885
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
We lost power from our gas pedal. Then it got hot. Then it would not move.
ODI 10744468
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was stopped at a traffic light, with the brake engaged, and my car lunged forward into the car ahead of me, damaging it's liftgate (minivan) and bumper. I initially thought someone must have rear-ended my car, pushing me into the other car, but i was not hit from behind. My foot was on the brake the entire time. I am concerned this might happen again, injuring someone possibly in a crosswalk, or lunging me into…
Crash reported
ODI 10763382
Vehicle Speed Control
The first time it happened, we were on our way to a funeral, an hour away, driving our 2010 escape about 55 mph. Everything was fine and then the car jerked, the wrench light came on - had no acceleration, no power steering, no control. It was scary! Luckily, my husband was able to pull to the side of the road without incident. Turned the car off and said a prayer of thanks! Car started back up after a couple of…
ODI 10733574
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at a regular speed of aprx 60mph, my car would make impulses and accelerate by itself.on a couple of times, i almost rear ended the cars ahead of me. And when i would come to a stop sign or red light, my car would stop in the middle of the road. Took it for an inspection, the told me it was the trottle what was giving me a problem. I looked up online and it seems like this is a very common problem for…
ODI 10731502
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the road and my gas pedal went soft. I could not get any speed and i had to pull over in order to avoid from being hit in the middle of traffic.now my car is in the shop which cost money.
ODI 10716849
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I pulled out of my street on to a main road and with no warning my escape shut off completely while driving and multiple cars almost hit me because it was so unexpected. Now my car randomly shuts off and goes into limp mode, causing it to be quite dangerous to drive my vehicle because it gives you no warning.
ODI 10762499
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving normally, throttle control powertrain warning light comes on, check engine light comes on, car gas pedal does not work, engine idles and does not accelerate. When you shut the car all the way off and wait then restart the engine the car works as normal again. *tr
ODI 10703772
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Turn into a parking space and hit the brake to stop , car surged forward and jumped the curb. Hit a bus shelter, side swiped a tree , then jump curb back to parking lot before escape came to a full stop. First time sled on a small patch of ice car surged brakes never took hold slid and avoided and street light and a tree before coming to a full stop. Took car to shop for oil change had brakes checked said no…
Crash reported
ODI 10706440
Vehicle Speed Control
When driving primarily at low or declining speeds as in anticipation of a stop light or turn into my driveway, when i slow down and then slightly accelerate (either into the driveway or if the light changes before i have fully stopped), i notice a stall or pause in acceleration. This has happened a number of times but i only recently realized the consistent scenario. I had possibly the same symptom at higher speed…
ODI 10678158
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have had the two recalls fixed in july for my 2010 ford escape. However, in the past two months my car has been in the shop regarding the (wrench light) throttle/powertrain light coming on. My car looses power when i accelerate and the light comes on. It goes off once i turn off the car which is making it very difficult for the dealership to identify the problem. They claim they can't find anything and…
ODI 10649194
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving home after picking my children up from school. I was going about 45 mph when suddenly i lost acceleration to the car. The car decreased speed very fast and the vehicle behind me had to slam on their brakes and came very close to hitting me. A wrench light came on. Come to find out ford is aware of a throttle issue and have a extended warranty. I am confused to why this hasn't been called for recall.…
ODI 10649191
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving into work with my cruise control set at 60mph, my vehicle suddenly sputtered and the cruise control disengaged and there seemed to be a loss of power. I remember this description from the throttle bottle notification i received from ford a few months back. I had taken my escape into the dealership on 9/11/14 to have this taken care off and now 2 weeks later my vehicle now has the throttle…
ODI 10639699
Vehicle Speed Control
Acceleration ability stopped abruptly on the interstate; had to coast to shoulder. Engine trouble/wrench light illuminated. Had it towed to transmission shop. Have fully documented p2112 code indicating throttle body assembly problem. Vehicle has experienced other shuddering/gear changing in the past, documented with the dealership. Ford refuses to service it under recall extended warranty because they didn't see…
ODI 10639135
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While on a busy 6 lane hwy., i was at a center turn lane and completed my turn when light changed, then went to make my right turn on to the next road.... When my cars started to shake very badly and lost all power down to a crawl, and then stall, with cars behind me almost rear ending myself!! With horns blaring i was able to restart it to only have it do it again, only this time i was able to pull into the oil…
ODI 10630583
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Me and my son were out i was driving around 35- 40 mph and my car started to feel strange out of the blue my wrench light comes on and then my engine light i lose all power i am hitting gas pedal nothing happens. Just stops on busy street . I was terrified for our safety. I turn off car wait a few mins and start again it happened 3 times in a 3 mile radius. Its parked and not risking my life or somebody else. *tr
ODI 10628603
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling about 65 mph down the highway my 2010 ford escape's engine stopped completely. A warning light (the wrench on the ford models) came on as a i coasted to a safe spot on the highway. Steering gave out a bit too. Car started right back up after i found a safe location to stop. *tr
ODI 10618661
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle had exited from freeway and was stopped on an exit ramp stop light. When gas was pushed to move vehicle from stopped position, the engine accelerated but the vehicle would not move forward. Initially, the wrench light appeared on dash and then later, this disappeared and the check engine light came on. Vehicle was taken to a nearby auto parts facility where a computer code evaluation was completed- this…
ODI 10617790
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My family and i were traveling hwy 113 in va coming back to pa from nc. My husband accelerated to pass a vehicle. After passing, our vehicle began losing acceleration...my husband pushed the gas pedal to the floor and was not getting any acceleration. The wrench light illuminated and we had to make an emergency stop on the side of the highway while cars were passing us and coming up on us quickly. We came to a stop…
ODI 10644250
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving i lost all rpm's on my vehicle. Vehicle starts to shake and if i push accelerator nothing happens . I have to turn vehicle off and restart for it to travel a little ways for it to only happen again. Put vehicle on machine at car shop and it states that throttle actuator stuck. I have seen numerous reports where other people are having this same problem. Why has there not been a recall issued? *tr
ODI 10609846
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving along and my car stopped receiving input from the gas pedal at 50 mph entering the highway. This happened a month ago. This has happened twice as well as my car taking off when i accelerate from stopped position. Today 7/31/14 the gas pedal failed to work again when in a turn thank god nobody was behind me. You guys know there is a throttle body issue with all these ford escapes but yet you let them…
ODI 10618061