2010 Ford Escape Engine 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
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 27 records
- wrench light · 20 records
- lost power · 17 records
- engine light · 16 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- side road · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 263 |
| 60–100k mi | 135 |
| 1–30k mi | 36 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Car stalls while driving at approx.40 miles per hour. The car doesn't sputter or anything it just quits. This has happened on multiple occasions,last time being today 8/7/2013. I have to get to the side of the road without getting rear ended , and then i can start it back up and will run fine for a while. This is extremely dangerous and scary. *tr
ODI 10534076
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my car has been stalling. It will also like surge forward. Today is repeatedly did this to the point where i couldnt get anywhere. *tr
ODI 10533546
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the motor shuts down. It is impossible to even rev the engine and increase rpms. It will jerk and jump forward as if its trying to accelerate but wont go any faster than idle speed. If i turn the engine off it will work properly for about 50 yards then shut down again. *tr
ODI 10514795
Engine · Power Train
I was driving on the freeway and suddenly i lost power, the rpm's dropped to 1500-2000. I pulled over and the engine was sputtering like it was trying to die, the rpm's were fluctuating between 1000-2000. I turned the car off, waited a minute and started it again, seemed fine. I started driving again, it was ok for about 5 minutes then the same thing happened except this time the "wrench" light on the dash came on…
ODI 10511850
Engine
The engine lost power, but did not stall, when accelerating from a stop light. The check engine light and a wrench symbol light appeared on the dash board. I stopped the engine and restarted it and the problem happened again just a few seconds later. I pulled over and stopped the engine and waited a few minutes then restarted it once more. I managed to drive another 2 miles and the problem happened again. It only…
ODI 10510049
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving on freeway at speed and vehicle fuel system seemed to shut off causing vehicle to stall and shutter. I was barely able to exit freeway without incident. Shut engine off and restarted and vehicle finally resumed normal operation, at which time i drove directly to dealer for inspection, but they were in process of closing for the day and vehicle had resumed proper operation by then and dealer felt the vehicle…
ODI 10514377
Engine
Our vehicle has stalled four times, with two happening in the last week. In all instances, the flashing wrench comes on, and the car begins to stall/surge until you pull over and turn the car off. The problem seems to reset afterward with no further problems. My wife narrowly avoided a wreck with our two toddlers in the car today. This problem is extremely unsafe and i am fearful for my family's safety. *tr
ODI 10509616
Engine · Power Train
I purchased a 2010 ford escape limited in october 2010. In just two and half of years of having the vehicle and under 50,000 miles, i had to replace the throttle body costing me $385 (after talking the service guy down to that price). The incident occurred on april 24, 2013 while driving home from work for lunch. I was driving on a busy road when my car's speed started to slow down automatically. I tried to press…
ODI 10515316
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Cruising on a four lane rural highway, not using cruise control. Vehicle suddenly lost acceleration and power. Engine remained running but stepping on the gas would not do anything, the check engine light lit up. Turned hazards on, pulled over to the side (coasting), applied brake, shut car off and restarted. Car proceeded fine to destination. Second incident occurred approximately 6 hours later after car had been…
ODI 10509439
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle suddenly lost power while traveling at highway speed. I was able to steer to the side of the road and stop. Vehicle restarted and had the same issue two more times in a 40 mile trip. Vehicle has continued to have the same problem intermittently both at surface street speed and highway speeds. *tr
ODI 10519636
Engine · Power Train
Need to replace the throttle body on my 2010 ford escape. I was driving and my vehicle suddenly failed and stopped working. I had a few seconds to pull over to the should before the car turned off. I was able to restart the car and get to my destination, but an accident would have occured had i been making a left hand turn or crossing lanes traffic. I took my car to ford and was told i had to replace the throttle…
ODI 10509084
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
As i accelerate from a stop position such as a stop sign, traffic light or accelerate trying to go up an incline or bridge the car loses all power. The engine still runs and the power steering still works but as you try and press down on the pedal to accelerate nothing happens. Eventually the car stops and begins to sputter. I turn off the car and then start it up. The car works fine for a few miles but the…
ODI 10524323
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the wrench warning icon illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 30,000. *tr
ODI 10510485
Engine
Driving on the freeway about 55 mph and sudden loss of power and engine appeared to shut off causing rapid deceleration, this happened about april 18, 2013 and again may 24, 2013 both times on the freeway. Also noted that car surges intermittently when accelerating driving city streets. Called ford after first incident and took car in for scheduled maintenance. No mention of any issue with safety of car. Last…
ODI 10513576
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was coming down a road to a stop light when the car shook then just idled. When i limpped over to the side of the road turned off car and when i restarted it the lite went out and it was fine. *tr
ODI 10508679
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle cut off while traveling in traffic at about 45 mph, wrench light came on. The engine cranked back up, continue on my way. 2nd incident happen while traveling to work, engine kept running but, could not give engine gas, coast to a stop. Wrench light came on, engine was idling rough, turn vehicle off, engine cranked back up. 3rd incident engine surged and cut off after taking off from stop light. Another…
ODI 10519310
Engine · Power Train
While driving on the highway, the wrench light appeared and the car lost all power and was unable to move. I coasted to the shoulder. After turning the car off, it would then move. This has happened multiple times. The dealer could not located the problem. It occurred again yesterday and it is at the dealer again. This appears to be related to a common issue which is being reported and supposedly due to the throttle…
ODI 10511370
Engine
Problem with a 2010 ford escape stalling: the first time this happened i was just leaving house and was on a residential street when the car stalled, i was able put the car in park and restart it and proceeded to work but then approximately 3 weeks later when i was driving on the highway the car lost power and stalled. I was able to pullover, put the car in park and restart and drive home. This happened again the…
ODI 10507548
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This is about the 10th time i have experienced this issue. In every case the car stops accelerating and the car drops into idle with the rpm's ranging from 900-1100. Shifting gears does not have an effect and you have to shut off the car to turn in back on. The amber wrench light comes on every time and the few times that it happened consecutively in one trip the check engine light came on. On my first visit to a…
ODI 10507012
Engine
When driving down the road my escape will all of a sudden start to shutter. The rpm will go down to 1 and then fluctuate between 1 and 2. The gas peddle will not respond. The engine light and small wrench light appear on the dash. I have to pull off on the side of the road and shut it off. Sometimes it would crank back up with no more problems for a few days or weeks. But other times the car will only travel a few…
ODI 10519567
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle's throttle stopped working in traffic traveling at 35 mph and had to coast vehicle to side of road where engine was idling roughly but no response to pressing accelerator pedal. Vehicle needed to be shut off and restarted several times to get throttle working again. Vehicle exhibited this problem many times over last 30 days (even at 65 mph we lost throttle on interstate and had to coast off in traffic). We…
ODI 10504054
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2010 ford escape xlt (v6) is having repeated incidents (at random intervals) of throttle failures. Vehicle suddenly has no "gas pedal", idles roughly (800 to 1000 rpm) and has to be coasted to side of road. Only way to reset is to put vehicle in park and turn off (dangerous on interstates or if in left lane and no place to pull off), restart and most cases the problem is eliminated for hours, days or more. Sometimes…
ODI 10504051
Engine · Power Train
On march 16, 2013 i was driving my vehicle when i lost power in the middle of the road. I pushed the gas petal but vehicle would not accelerate. The wrench light illuminated on my dashboard. The vehicle was jerking. I was able to pull off the road. Examined under hood and everything appeared ok. Vehicle started ok and sounded ok so i continued to drive. Approximately 30 minutes later, the same thing happened.…
ODI 10504197
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and lunged forward abnormally. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a mechanic for a diagnostic test. The contact called the dealer and the dealer stated the throttle could be an issue. The failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 11/15/13*cn
ODI 10542729
Engine
The vehicle experienced the exact condition as described in nhtsa investigation # pe13003. Traveling steadily at 30 mph, felt a sudden 'thump' from the drivetrain. The 'wrench' indicator light came on the indicator panel and vehicle went into "limp home mode' and engine continued to run at low rpm (@ 900). The throttle did not respond and vehicle could not be accelerated. Electrical and hydraulic power was…
ODI 10502293