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.
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact was driving approximately 40-50 mph when the vehicle lost acceleration. The vehicle then idled and would not accelerate over 15 mph. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was approximately 2,800 updated 7/9/12 *cn the dealer…
ODI 10460744
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that when accelerating from a stopped position, the vehicle hesitated and the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was in the dealers possession for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. The current mileage was approximately 24,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10489474
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2010 ford escape has an intermittent issue where the accelerator stops working, the engine wrench alert comes on, the engine is still running. When this occurs the vehicle has basically stalled, in that you can't accelerate only slow down or coast. After the problem occurs you must turn the vehicle off and wait a few minutes, then it will usually start up and the accelerator will function again. This problem has…
ODI 10526154
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I took my 2010 ford escape 4 cylinder automatic transmission 2wd vehicle in due to the nhtsa recall notice for the transmission. Even before i got the recall notice i noticed that 1 time out of 10 when i engaged my car from park to drive that the car would shake violently ( like, someone just hit my car with their car ). In addition, often, i would notice that the vehicle would not switch gears in a clean and proper…
ODI 10458462
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While engine is underload reproduced by pressing both gas and brakes simultaneously; at acceleration and between 30-40 mph the engine makes an audible thumping noise. Ford has been unable to correct this problem and calls it normal. They indicated i should drive more aggressively (faster and forcing the engine to shift gears) in order to avoid this condition. This is dangerous and irresponsible advice that may lead…
ODI 10524527
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the interstate at about 80 mph and suddenly my car jerked, and lost all control of acceleration. My car went from 80-15 in just a matter of seconds. No matter how hard i pressed the gas, i could not accelerate. Thankfully i was in the fast lane and was able to coast to the shoulder. The check engine light was on. I turned my car off and a few minutes later i was able to drive it again. Very scary.…
ODI 10457760
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I just exited the pa turnpike when my truck began to sputter. The rpms were fluctuating. I was able to coast off to the side of the road, but am glad this happened after i got off the turnpike where i was traveling at 65 mph and had no shoulder to pull off to. It happened twice this week. Monday, september 2nd, as i was traveling apx 55 mph on pa rt 422 and again the following day as i was driving on county line rd…
ODI 10541778
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate after repeated attempts. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle accelerated normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and a chip was replaced in the transmission, which did not correct the problem.…
ODI 10536713
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving at 35mph, check engine light came on and suv went into "limp home mode", slowing to only 10mph. After re-starting suv 2-times same error appear. Took suv to local ford dealer tom holzer, and they said it was a failing throttle body sensor. Inquired if there was a known warranty issue and dealer confirmed no, but a service bulletin existed at customer's expense - which was not agreeable. Tom holzer service…
ODI 10501147
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed and located the failure as a defective throttle body assembly cover. The failure recurred approximately twenty-five times. The dealer made an update to the vehicle's computer software…
ODI 10461708
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving, the wrench symbol warning light illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and although the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stopped and turned the vehicle off, restarted and the failure was resolved momentarily. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to dealer…
ODI 10464092
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to go to lunch when my throttle body just stopped working in the middle of the road. I was unable to drive my vehicle to a safe location out of the way of traffic. I had to shut it off several times to just get it a side road. I have contacted ford in regards to being reimbursed for having this part replaced which i paid for out of my own pocket and they are not willing to reimburse me stating that the…
ODI 10638320
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Went to accelerate and vehicle stalled. Replaced at 50,000 miles. On the new replacement, at 70,000, replaced at my cost at dealership, throttle body stutters and chugs between 40 and 50 mph. *tr
ODI 10566406
Vehicle Speed Control
This was emailed to ford customer care in april 2012. I purchased a used 2010 ford escape v6 fwd in december 2010. The vehicle operated well until november or december of 2011 when i was driving on the highway and suddenly the brake system light came on and immediately the vehicle?s acceleration gave out. The rpms went down to an idling level (900 rpms) and the accelerator did not respond. I pulled on to the…
ODI 10507338
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph in rainy weather, the vehicle stalled as the engine continued to run. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder and a tow truck was notified who towed the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the throttle box failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified who stated that…
ODI 10483126
Vehicle Speed Control
After 65-70 mph on interstate with no issue "jump" or slip occurs after exiting, coming to stop and then accelerating again. Upon accelerating car jumps hard with vibration. Was told nothing wrong and needed front end alignment?? This issue has occurred since purchasing brand new. Was always told nothing wrong with car while under warranty. Once out of warranty ford dealer in tn on 9-12-11 told me again nothing…
ODI 10525967
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving in town let off throttle engine went to limp mode , pulled over shut off motor then restarted ran great but had p2111 code , did same thing again on way home again pull over restart runs great. I checked code, led me to throttle body inspected and cleaned found no problem , reinstalled throttle body ran good for about 30 days and did it again , has done it 2 more times since but gives me no codes . The last…
ODI 10537079
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was driving the car did a rpm surge and while my foot was on the gas, the car would not accelerate until i pulled over and turned the car off and restarted it. The part had to be replaced. My car is currently doing the same thing again. *tr
ODI 10520045
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 60 mph the vehicle quit running and a trouble light was displayed. Within days a took the vehicle to a local dealership and the throttle body assembly was identified as the problem and was replaced under warranty. About 13 months later the incident occurred again while cruising at 60 mph. Again i took the vehicle to my local dealership and again they diagnosed the throttle body assembly and replaced…
ODI 10525755
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the car at approximately 40 miles per hour, the car suddenly just stalled. I put on my hazard lights, put the car in park, restarted the engine. The car restarted fine. This has happened twice--once when the car had approximately 10,000 miles and more recently at 51,000. Fortunately, there were no other cars behind me at the time this happened, otherwise there could have been a serious accident. The…
ODI 10536541
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife is the main driver of this vehicle and has told me that there have been several occurrences over the past several years including the most recent on december 18. 2013. There is a sudden unexpected engine acceleration similar to what the toyota vehicles have had. At this point it only occurs when slowing down. She applies the brakes but finds it difficult to slow with the engine attempting to accelerate. This…
ODI 10557133
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at any speed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer informed the contact that there was an issue with the throttle body that needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The contact was awaiting repairs. The current mileage…
ODI 10449203
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
No accelerator response in the middle of a lefthand turn with oncoming traffic. No engine revs then engine roared and i was able to complete my turn. Dealer saw no engine codes,no notes,a 1.[redacted] showed nothing,no notes with vin and ford stated no known issues. It didn't happen then? *tr
ODI 10344590
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle cuts out stops while running doesn't idle cuts off at lights
ODI 11006486
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact was sitting idle with the brakes depressed. As he removed his foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into the rear of the vehicle ahead of him. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was schedule to be repaired. The contact was told that the body damage would have to be repaired before the vehicle could be inspected for internal…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10372075