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 · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving to work on i75 at 75 mph when my 2010 ford escape lost power dropping to less than 20 mph. I was able to get from the left lane to the berm three lanes to my right. I waited about 5 minutes and restarted the car driving about 100 yds. When it happened again. I turned the car off and waited about 20 minutes then restarted and was able to get to work on side roads with the car surging and jerking along…
ODI 10604457
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
The first incident occurred approximately 2months ago (april 2014) as i was driving on a state road (new circle rd in lexington ky)at around 60mph during my morning commute around 8am. The vehicle seemingly stalled but all the systems were fine (still had power steering, lights, radio, braking system etc) with the exception of the accelerator which didn't do anything when i put my foot on the gas. I was able to…
ODI 10597085
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, there was a sudden loss of engine power as the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 72,958.
ODI 10595516
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, there was a sudden loss of engine power as the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was…
ODI 10595515
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on highway (with two children under 4 in the car), luckily it was stop and go traffic. The car completely and without warning lost power and i could no longer accelerate. I was able to put hazards on and pull over to the break-down lane (across three lanes of traffic), turn the car off and back on again. It restarted immediately. (weather was warm- mid 60s, no humidity, i had driven the car earlier in…
ODI 10595448
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Traveling about 6 pm (rush hour heavy traffic) 3 lane expressway when car would no longer accelerate. Had to coast over to the left shoulder since we were in the left passing lane. The left shoulder was not as wide as the right shoulder and we felt the situation was very dangerous we stayed in the car with our seatbelts on and called for road service (aaa). We did not receive help for two hours. Just purchased this…
ODI 10595738
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
This is the third incident in two days, i'm driving along when i take my foot of the gas pedal and coast, the engine dies, the dash shows the battery and oil light. You can still steer, but the car slows down drastically with the engine not running, i had someone almost rear end me, because i slowed down so much. All incidents were the same, but the first time it happened it was very scary because you didn't know…
ODI 10594150
Engine
2010 ford escape. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for throttle body replacement. *ld *js
ODI 11112714
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Slowly approaching a stop sign, vehicle stalled. Battery light, wrench light, and oil light came on. Put the car in park to restart it, started and went on. *tr
ODI 10593279
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Escape sitting at stop light wrench light illuminated on dash and escape had no power turned car off and then restarted the escape and drove home not another issue for the next 16 miles.. Used obdii code reader to scan escapes on board computer and it had freeze frame data from a p2111 code which indicates throttle body issue. *tr
ODI 10588001
Engine · Power Train
Concern 25 & 51 - vehicle leaking oil and grease from engine/transaxle area. *tr
ODI 10641788
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the engine started misfiring and idling rough. Vehicle lost power, would not accelerate and i rolled to the side of the road where i restarted the car and it drove normally. *tr
ODI 10587665
Engine · Power Train
1st occurrence: i was driving at 35mph and suddenly my car surged forward then slowed down to 5mph. I tried to accelerate to a higher mph but it would not let me go any faster. I could steer and the radio was still on. Confused, i coasted off the side of the road, looked at the instrument panel for a light of some kind (none were there). I then turned off the engine and let it sit for approximately 2 minutes then it…
ODI 10587808
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the wrench warning icon illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the cruise control would deactivate when the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10620655
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated while traveling 65 mph, the vehicle gradually decelerated. The contact also mentioned that there was a growling noise and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 31,104.
ODI 10575823
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle throttle body issues. *smd the consumer she received a letter regarding the throttle body, but didn't think it sounded too serious. The letter stated engine power and vehicle speed would be reduced. The consumer stated she had the misfortune of experiencing the problem on march 16, 2014. The speed was not just reduced, but the gas pedal was inoperable and the…
ODI 10582774
Engine · Power Train
After i came to a stop in residential area, i traveled about 25 mph and the vehicle seemed to be in neutral, i was able to steer to the side of the road, but nothing happened when i put more pressure on the accelerator, this was really frightening to experience without a warning, and i will never buy another ford vehicle, at about 18 months after owning the vehicle the entire transmission had to be rebuilt and i…
ODI 10572965
Electrical System · Engine · Fan/Motor · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the vent controls failed without warning. The contact was unable to use the air conditioning and heating function. Years before, the dealer replaced the power steering control module and the ic module, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body sensor and blower motor failed. The contact…
ODI 10825035
Engine · Power Train
The engine went into a low power mode and throttle was un responsive, i had to cruise to a stop and restart then it seems ok but i notice the throttle will speed up and slow down when i had to run thru a school zone(low speed) it also happened several times after that most recently on 4/21/14 on the highway at 65 mph and i had to drift to the shoulder to restart the car while others honked and veered around me i do…
ODI 10584782
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving lost all power at first then was able to move at 2 mph when gas pedal was fully depressed, car started to shake. Heard loud pop then engine light came on dash. I was able to creep along to get out of moving traffic. Drove at the side of the road until i tried to get into a parking area which required me to make a left turn with traffic coming waited and waited then from a complete stop i make the turn…
ODI 10561456
Engine
I was stopped, waiting to make a left hand turn and mid-turn, the car turned off. Fortunately, there wasn't any traffic approaching my car or this could have resulted in a serious accident. *tr
ODI 10560551
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2010 ford escape. I was driving approximately 40 mph up a slight incline on a two lane road at 6:30 am in the dark when suddenly the vehicle jerked and would not accelerate. The wrench warning icon illuminated. While on the decline of the road i was able to coast into the first lane and into a break down lane and into a parking lot at a very slow rate of speed because once you applied the brakes and slowed…
ODI 10560178
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on highway using cruise control setting at 65 mph, when all of sudden vehicle began to slow down and stall on me. I had to pull over on the side of the road because the vehicle was shaking and i could not give it power to stay with traffic speed. I got to the side put the vehicle in park and it still was shaken so i turned it off. I then waited a minute or so and started the vehicle back up even though it…
ODI 10574234
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle's engine cuts out and i lose control. It has happened numerous times and one time the engine shut down three times during a short trip of ten miles. I have to turn the key off and start the engine again. Fortunately we don't travel very fast here. *tr
ODI 10559861
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
This is the 2nd time the engine has stalled. First time was oct. 31st, 2013. Driving in residential street and acceleration decreases, car shutters, and wrench light comes on along with other indicators. Coasts to side of road. After about 2-3 minutes, starts up and able to drive home (approximately 2 miles). *tr
ODI 10558416