2010 Ford Escape Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 419
- 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 419 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel system · 70 records
- system gasoline · 60 records
- parts recall · 33 records
- gasoline part · 26 records
- gasoline parts · 21 records
- part recall · 18 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 178 |
| 60–100k mi | 112 |
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
As i was driving down the road the car just lost acceleration and the wrench light came on. I was able to get off the road and shut off the engine. I restarted the car and was able to drive home. Just today we had the same thing happen again. Ford dealer tells me there was no code so they can't order the part. However, they believe the throttle body is bad but need the code to be sure. From what i have read it…
ODI 10513165
Fuel/Propulsion System
We own a 2010 ford escape limited, purchased new june 2010. Throttle control went out first time in may 2013. Called dealer, they said just water in gas. Second time approx. 2 weeks later, happened again, took to dealer where it has remained for almost a month now. We work and we need our car. This needs to be addressed, too dangerous to drive, have been told part is back-ordered over 16,000. Consumers need relief…
ODI 10520161
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving 65 mph on interstate highway at 7:30 a.m. On may 13. Suddenly, there was no longer power. The vehicle would only idle, not accelerate. The wrench light came on. After towing to the local ford dealer, i was informed that the vehicle would require a new throttle body. *tr
ODI 10513448
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Intermittent vehicle stalls and surges upon entering traffic from a stopped position or while driving at highway speeds. Problem was initially intermittent and continued to operate the vehicle under this condition. However, a short amount of time/mileage later, the condition eventually progressed to the point of keeping one foot on the brake while stopped and the other on the gas pedal to keep the vehicle running as…
ODI 10511691
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2010 ford escape xlt continues to have intermittent occurrences of "stalling in motion" with no warning. We have been lucky so far that the vehicle will coast to shoulder or a parking lot. If we drive on interstate we only travel in the right lane in case we have to coast off. Vehicle then idles roughly at about 800 rpm. Vehicle has to be put in park and shut-off. Then restart so far makes vehicle go again…
ODI 10511204
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving down i-40 in eastern arkansas in heavy traffic, the engine went to idle speed. Pressing the accelerator did nothing. I coasted to the shoulder of the road and the car was idling but would not drive. I turned off the car and it restarted and ran with no problems the rest of the way. On june 18th, 2013, the car did the same thing in heavy traffic in little rock on i-30 in the left lane. I coasted to an…
ODI 10520754
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
On several occasions driving on the highway the vehicle speed goes down suddenly and all kinds of lights go on, and it dies after that. Shut off the car wait 10- 15 minutes , restart the car and prying it will take me home safely, on one occasion the card died twice in a 20 miles trip. Brought the car for diagnosis and i was told the throttle-body has to be replaced and it is not under warranty or a recall. The…
ODI 10525758
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving the car, the gas pedal becomes useless and no longer accelerates the car. The engine is still on and all power is on in the car but you can't accelerate at all. Very dangerous on the expressways as the car can just die and if you can't get over to the emergency lane.... You have to pull the car over, turn off and restart. Seems to work for a while after that. Has done this at different speeds, and…
ODI 10514042
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to work going about 40mph when my escape lost power to the throttle. I had to pull over and shut it off. I waited a few minutes to start it again. It started and drove with no problem for a few minutes and then the same thing happened again. After looking for similiar problems online i found that it is the throttle body. *tr
ODI 10510895
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving at speed of 65 on hwy on 5/3/2013 when vehicle lost all power, wrench light illuminated and vehicle came almost to complete stop although i had the accelerator completely depressed. Could only drive about 1 mile per hour. Pulled to side of road and tried to drive to repair shop but could not safely drive so stopped and called road side assistance. They suggested i call ford motor company and when i…
ODI 10511053
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle surges and then dies when stopping at a red light or stop sign. Vehicle will instantly restart after placing it in park. After first incident vehicle has constantly gotten worse. Dealer stated throttle body was defective and ordered new part which is on back order. Unable to drive the car since it is subject to die at anytime. *tr
ODI 10519637
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
While at speed or slower driving the engine suddenly looses all power. Normally it will continue to run (idle), but will not accelerate at all, leaving driver and occupants only able to coast to a place of safety if car is moving. In a crossing traffic situation, this could be deadly. My spouse and i have had several incidents like this and the dealer has identified the problem as a faulty throttle body. However,…
ODI 10521230
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Was just pulling out of a gas station and heading to the on-ramp to the highway when the vehicle lost power. Open wrench light came on. I was able to pull over to the side and restart the vehicle. Fortunately this did not occur while on the highway. I was traveling with my 2 children, both under the age of 2 1/2. I brought it to the dealership today. They advised me of the default in the powerthrottle. They did not…
ODI 10509636
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 · 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 · 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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle went into limp mode. Initially it was infrequent, but it started to happen more often at various speeds, causing unsafe driving conditions. The throttle body was the reported error, was replaced and now the new throttle body is acting up again with the same errors. The car is currently at the ford dealership because the part is on back order and no one else has it available. *tr
ODI 10526467
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down the road the escape felt like it stalled on the road with the wrench warning light. Pulled off and tried to give it gas but the car wouldn't go and the rpm's were jumping. Shut the vehicle off and called my husband and he said to shut it down and restart the car and see what happens (husband had a friend with another escape do the same thing). I did that and it was fine. Had a shop check for codes but…
ODI 10505998
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was turning a corner, the car lost power, when i pressed on the accelerator there was no power. The wrench and engine lights appeared. They had to replace the throttle body and i was told that it also needed a battery. However, the entire problems was with the throttle body. Since purchasing the vehicle i would every now and then feel it losing power. I thought it might be the transmission but when i took it in…
ODI 10508167
Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving down interstate at speed limit then all of a sudden vehicle loses all throttle with pedal and will only idle. Able to pull to side of road and shut off vehicle and restart and get to destination. This happened several times before i was able to get to dealership to find out the problem. No codes but the wrench did light up on the dash and go away. Dealership replaced throttle body and said this is usually…
ODI 10544855
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Please be advised while driving on roswell road in atlanta, ga in traffic my ford escape stalled. I had to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was unresponsive. Upon taking the vehicle to ford they replaced a faulty fuel vapor control valve. *tr
ODI 10524059
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Driving in the highway the vehicle stop throttle and show the wrench indicator light. First experience was my wife that is now pregnant. We stop using the car until i could bring it to the dealer, and it also broke down while coming here. Ford says it is the electronic throttle device and that i have to pay for it $470+tax. This was purchased here as a certified ford and ford does not cover it even if it is a life…
ODI 10504272