2010 FORD ESCAPE

3166 complaints filed with NHTSA.

3166
Complaints
43
Crashes
3
Fires
39
Injuries
0
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL557
ENGINE493
POWER TRAIN492
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM439
STEERING409
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM204
UNKNOWN OR OTHER91
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE68
STRUCTURE:BODY57
SERVICE BRAKES43
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING32
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR30
VISIBILITY29
SUSPENSION28
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)27

Recalls (5)

14V28400029/05/2014

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the

16V77700026/10/2016

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may

10V22200024/05/2010

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, MILAN, AND ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, THROUGH MARCH 26, 2010. THE PARK ROD GUIDE RETENTION PIN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEF

10E04300003/09/2010

EQUIPMENT

MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING S

15E04500003/06/2015

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have

Recent Complaints

20250407CrashSTEERING

Power steering quits working without notice and ford says it’s not a recall in this vehicle but it says everywhere that it’s a known recall issue

20250407CrashSUSPENSION

Power steering quits working without notice and ford says it’s not a recall in this vehicle but it says everywhere that it’s a known recall issue

20230515CrashAIR BAGS

The airbag on the driver's side did not deploy when the vehicle was hit from behind. -It is available for inspection -I was injured -I have not had the airbag inspected by a dealer, but did have the car repaired at an auto collision repair shop -The vehicle has not been inspected by police, insurance rep or dealer, but did have an annual inspection by an auto shop before the failure -There were no warning messages prior to the failure

20230303CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY

Available for inspection upon request. Front SUB- FRAME RUSTED IN 2 ON RIGHT LOWER SIDE. Right lower control arm bushing pulled out of arm. Driving on highway car without warning jerked off the road. Could have killed everyone in the car had it collided with anything. Car is completely in drivable because it is not safe. Problem has been confirmed. No there was not any warning lights or warning. I was told by a ford mechanic that there is no way that this car should have a subframe rust

20230222CrashSTEERING

I was driving at a speed of less than 40mph. I was going around a curve and the wheel felt as though it yanked from my hand to the right and I went into the ditch and up the embankment. I was unable to control the wheel. I came to a stop partially on my side due to the steep incline. Due to the snow and ice in the ditch, many components under my right side were broken and torn off making it difficult to see all the damage. My car was totaled. Police responded and I was helped out of my vehicle.

20220202CrashSTEERING

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH in the snow and icy road conditions, power steering failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. As a result of the failure, the contact crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that there were no injuries sustained, nor was medical attention needed. The contact stated that her husband was on the passenger side during the incident but

Mileage: 166,000

20210912CrashSTEERING

I was driving turning right and my steering wheel locked up and I hit a tree I seen my model car has a recall #14s05

20190614CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE FELL ASLEEP AND DROVE OFF THE ROAD. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND FLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES OVER. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP FACING THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A RIGHT HAND AND WRIST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE

20180530CrashSTEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (MAC HAIK FORD PASADENA IN PASADENA, TX) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAM

Mileage: 42,000

20180110FireFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

OCCURS AT MULTIPLE GAS STATIONS: REFUEL NOZZLE BECAME JAMMED MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO A NEW LIP DESIGN SEVERAL HOSES HAD TO BE CUT DUE INABILITY TO REMOVE NOZZLE FROM VEHICLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECENT REMOVAL ATTEMPT USING FOR FOR INITIAL TEST RESULTED IN SPARKS AT THE FUEL CAP, DAMAGE TO FUEL FILLER NOZZLE, AND DAMAGE TO FORD CAPLESS FUEL FILLER NECK DISCOVERED CAPLESS FUEL SYSTEM IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH NEW OPW GAS NOZZLES (WILL CATCH AND DAMAGE OR DESTROY RETRACTABLE INTERNAL PLUG) CAR NOW UNAB

Mileage: 80,150

20180102CrashENGINE

2010 FORD ESCAPE WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO GAIN SPEED AND GO FORWARD STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

Mileage: 30,000

20180102CrashFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2010 FORD ESCAPE WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO GAIN SPEED AND GO FORWARD STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

Mileage: 30,000

20180102CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 FORD ESCAPE WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO GAIN SPEED AND GO FORWARD STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

Mileage: 30,000

20161231CrashVISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

I SENT THIS EMAIL TO FORD IN SEPTEMBER 2014 I WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHERE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT A DEER WHICH LANDED ON THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WHICH SHATTERED INTO THOUSANDS OF TINY SHARDS OF GLASS. FOR OVER 2 YEARS, I HAVE BEING DEALING WITH THOUSANDS OF TINY SHARDS EMBEDDED THROUGH OUT MY BODY (FACE, LIPS, HANDS, ARMS, LEGS, NECK, CHEST) WHICH OVER TIME ARE WORKING THEIR WAY OUT. IT IS VERY PAINFUL AND LEAVING SCARS AND DISRUPTING MY SLEEP ON A REGULAR BASIS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RE

Mileage: 65,000

20160907CrashAIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL / FORD DEFECTIVE PRODUCT LOW MILEAGE ESCAPE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE (2005 ACCURA) AND THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED TO DEPLOY. $13,000 ESCAPE WAS TOTALED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Mileage: 88,000

20160907CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TAKATA RECALL / FORD DEFECTIVE PRODUCT LOW MILEAGE ESCAPE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE (2005 ACCURA) AND THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED TO DEPLOY. $13,000 ESCAPE WAS TOTALED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Mileage: 88,000

20160907CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

TAKATA RECALL / FORD DEFECTIVE PRODUCT LOW MILEAGE ESCAPE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE (2005 ACCURA) AND THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED TO DEPLOY. $13,000 ESCAPE WAS TOTALED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Mileage: 88,000

20160601CrashAIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL

Mileage: 85,000

20160601CrashFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TAKATA RECALL

Mileage: 85,000

20160601CrashSTEERING

TAKATA RECALL

Mileage: 85,000