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 · Power Train
Despite having the throttle body replaced, the vehicle still suffers from minor power surges and has stalled at highway speeds several times. These happen so randomly that it is difficult to predict when this might happen. *tr
ODI 10939043
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 30 mph without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body was contaminated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10915449
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, the service vehicle soon warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on ten separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10908486
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power on several occasions. The contact also stated that the brake pedal stalled and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 64,000.
ODI 10959098
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The driver coasted to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and resumed driving. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a code p2112 failed, and the throttle body stock closed and needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10874806
Engine
Car stalls and runs erratic and check engine light displayed. Auto repair place diagnosed the problem related to the throttle body which has already been identified and is covered under a ford customer satisfaction agreement from what i was told.
ODI 10871422
Engine
Car started stalling on a busy interstate and was brought to the next exit by driving on the shoulder and repeatedly restarting the engine. The local firestone garage seems to have fixed the problem by replacing the throttle body.
ODI 10865361
Engine
Electronic throttle body is causing major issues while driving
ODI 10882127
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, after fueling the vehicle, the engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10839692
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I had turned off the highway and was traveling down a busy road when my car completely stopped without warning. Luckily, i was in the right lane and on a bit of a downward slope and was able to steer the "dead" car off the road. I turned off the engine and waited a minute. I turned on the car and it started again. I am concerned as i do a lot of highway driving and if my car suddenly stops like that again, there…
ODI 10816470
Engine
There is a possable throttle body problem on my vehicle ( i was sent a extended warranty) the dealer says the engine may just quit at any time with loss of all power thats dangerous! The dealer says i must drive it until it fails (ford wants to save money)you can get killed driving the turnpike with this problem.
ODI 10809964
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehilcle went into a mode where it was able to keep throttling and was about to stall. It would throttle up and down on its own while moving. Powering off the vehicle corrected the issue for the time being.
ODI 10787629
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle acts as if it is going to stall but them jumps forward. Both the check engine light and the service wrench went on. Took it to dealer and they told me it was code p2119, throttle actuator control and throttle body range/performance. Dealership stated that i didn't need to get it fixed right away. Seems a little dangerous to me.
ODI 10782993
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My car sometimes suddenly just losing power. I could get killed on the freeway. From researching a bit i see it has something to do with the throttle body control. This has happened two time in the last two weeks. Once as we get getting ready to get on the freeway and the second time as we were crossing a busy intersection, luckily we were able to get across the road without getting hit. I am afraid i have bought an…
ODI 10779589
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my tool light came on and car lost power. Pulled over to side of the road and turned off car. Restarted car and light was off then car drove fine. Took my car into bickford fford and was told they can't do anything because the light wasn't on so they can't get a code. How am i suppose to get get the extended warranty on throttle body issues if the light goes away when the car is turned off? I can't…
ODI 10762529
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
Engine
I was sitting at a red light and my car completely turned off. When i realized the traffic light turned green i removed my foot from the break and on the gas before i realized that the car was not moving. I put my foot back on the break, put the car in park, turned on my hazards and turned the engine off. After 3-4 tries i was able to get the car started again. This was very scary because i was in la county rush…
ODI 10763280
Engine · Tank Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. Immediately after starting the vehicle, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The technician diagnosed that the top of the fuel tank rotted out and the evap valve was defective. As a result, both needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10759837
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
We lost power from our gas pedal. Then it got hot. Then it would not move.
ODI 10744468
Engine · Power Train
When i began to takeoff the engine or trans hesitated badly and the "wrench" light came on and stayed on until i turned off the engine. When i restarted the engine the wrench light did not come on. Next day while driving the engine and transmission hesitated again and the wrench light came back on. This still continues.
ODI 10731627
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving down the street, the vehicle suddenly seemed to stall. The 'wrench' light came on and the engine was still running but only moving at idle speed. Pressing the accelerator did nothing, the engine kept stayed at idle. I pulled over and then turned off the engine. The car restarted and the wrench light was off. I accelerated up to street speed (30-35 mph) and the same thing happened again, the wrench…
ODI 10724062
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Purchased 2010 ford escape xlt in april 2015. (1) vehicle had sound coming from engine when accelerating. Issued fixed by dealer replacing belt tensioner but noise has since returned. (2) vehicle already had or developed constant vibration at idle when in drive and foot on break and gets worse with a/c on. Took to dealer 3 times who stated they replaced right engine mount and rear transmission mount but vibration…
ODI 10743694
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While moving in left of two lanes in moderate traffic at ~58 mph the car lost all power. Accelerator did not function. 'wrench' warning light on dashboard was illuminated. All electrical equipment, power brakes, and power steering seemed to function normally. Vehicle had no power, meaning that driver could not control speed of vehicle. Right turn signal was activated and the vehicle was 'coasted' to the right berm…
ODI 10712316
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle hesitated and the speed decreased to 40 mph. The vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle, but was able to pump the brakes and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the gears in the transmission had been stripped. The check engine light, oil light, and battery light illuminated…
ODI 10705330