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.
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 · 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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Everyone we fill up the fuel tank the car fillls up with gas fumes making anyone in the car nauseous. This has been going on for about 2 years and i have taken the vehicle to the dealerahip at least 3 times before the recall and i have taken it once more since the recall but all i am told is that they dont have any fix for it yet. This is a danger to me and my kids and this need to be fixed immediately.
ODI 10979697
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice where it was diagnosed several times that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The technician mentioned that the fuel was not properly circulating within the system which was causing the failure. The…
ODI 10776573
Fuel/Propulsion System
Initially, "wrench" icon on instrument panel turned on and then turned off. Vehicle brought to dealer and no issues found after computer diagnostics. Subsequently within a week, vehicle would not accelerate beyond 50 mph on highway and rpm gauge was fluctuating erratically. Vehicle brought into dealer and trouble code p2112 found. After discussion with dealer, it was discovered that there was a known issue with this…
ODI 10661256
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Immediately after having two items fixed that were recalled on my vehicle, (throttle body etc), the check engine light came on. I thought it was something done while fixing recall items; however, the ford dealership service dept advised me that it was not due to the recall items fixed. Also it would cost $527.00 to fix, as the flap inside the nozzle/flex fuel pipe was not closing properly. I showed my anger and…
ODI 10654925
Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford escape recall..when i purchased this vehicle(used) in 2014..i immediately went online to see if there was any recall..there was..fuel flange part..i went to smith cairns ford dealership in yonkers.they confirmed it was a recall..they said they were waiting for the part and ford would send me a card when part became available...that was 3 years ago!!..i am comtemplating legal action but my lawyer said to contact…
ODI 11039818
Fuel/Propulsion System
The easy fuel capless fuel filler cap broke off inside the fuel filler neck. Now gas will only go in very slowly and check engine light is on due to vapor leak. Will cost $400 plus to replace entire fuel filler neck. *tr
ODI 10641437
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving down the highway and the vehicle lurched and lost power. The motor was still running, but when pushing the accelerator there was nothing. I pulled to the side of the road and stopped. The vehicle continued to "lope" and there was a light on the dash showing a little wrench. I turned the vehicle off and started it back up again, and it ran fine. This same thing has happened at least 4 more times. If…
ODI 10648571
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My daughter and i were driving home traveling at approximately 40 mph. All of a sudden without any warning the car totally lost power and i had to coast into a driveway. Had my daughter been driving by herself she would not know how to remain calm and get to the side of the road. Fortunately i have been driving for a long time and knew what to do. Once i turned the vehicle off and back on it ran fine. I thought it…
ODI 10658868
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While on a busy 6 lane hwy., i was at a center turn lane and completed my turn when light changed, then went to make my right turn on to the next road.... When my cars started to shake very badly and lost all power down to a crawl, and then stall, with cars behind me almost rear ending myself!! With horns blaring i was able to restart it to only have it do it again, only this time i was able to pull into the oil…
ODI 10630583
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling about 65 mph down the highway my 2010 ford escape's engine stopped completely. A warning light (the wrench on the ford models) came on as a i coasted to a safe spot on the highway. Steering gave out a bit too. Car started right back up after i found a safe location to stop. *tr
ODI 10618661
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving on 70 mph speed limit highway, the vehicle without warning suddenly appeared to downshift dropping my speed approx. By 20 mph, then lurched at 50 mph until i pulled off on the shoulder. This was on a unlit stretch of highway and was very dangerous. I tried again to drive the vehicle with the same results, meanwhile the dashboard warning lights came on. I then pulled off the road and turned the vehicle…
ODI 10640668
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Wrench light came on and vehicle began sputtering and idling low, unable to exceed 5 mph. *js
ODI 10598321
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
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/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
Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving on i-45 just south of dallas when the engine lurched slightly and i lost power. I had to coast to the side of the road, dodging traffic. There were no warning or indicator lights; gas tank was half full. Once i came to a stop i turned the vehicle off, waited several minutes, started the engine and drove normally for about 30 miles when the vehicle stalled again. I could hear the engine "rev" when i…
ODI 10588054
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving down 40 west at 65mph with cruise control on, the car decreased almost to a stop, a light came on that looked like a wrench , i had to pull off the highway, car went dead. I started the car up, we a few feet it did it again. I turned the car off, took the key out waited 5 minutes, it did it again. Then a fourth time, stopped, waited 30 minutes and it did it again. This time i was on a four lane highway and…
ODI 10585639
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car would reduce speed on its own no warning,almost got rearended at a speed of 55 due to my car losing speed even has i was giving it gas. Then two weeks later did it again took to a shop on may 6 2014 and they replaced a tbi unit said this was a very common problem ford was having i would like to be reimbursed. *tr
ODI 10586927
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving approx 45-60 mph wrench icon and engine icon lights came on vehicle stopped accelerating everything else worked and engine was still running, gas pedal did not accelerate or raise rpm's. Pulled to side of road put in park and turned engine off, vehicle started with hesitation wrench light did not appear, engine light remained on though vehicle was drivable again. Problem happened repetitively the rest…
ODI 10575744
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel canister on the 2010 ford escape will backup and cause the check engine light to come on and release gas fumes and could be a potential calls for a fire and when it does this it will release strong gas smell. This will be the 2nd one on this vehicle
ODI 10862704
Fuel/Propulsion System
First event, 1/24/14: lost all but 2% power (surged along at ~3mph) with several flashing lights in dash, vehicle limped onto driveway. Restored power by restarting vehicle a few times, warning lites out. Second event, later same day: lost all but 2% power in okc at 70mph and luckily was in the right lane at the time, limped to shoulder. I might not be so lucky next time, this ford problem is a life threatening…
ODI 10584796
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving down the road when almost all of the power from the engine was lost. Engine was running at an idle. Would not respond to the throttle/gas pedal. I managed to get it to limp close to the dealership and get it towed the rest of the way. Happened just today and the dealership called and said that it is indeed the throttle body. They said it wasn't covered under my power train warranty and they are replacing…
ODI 10560833