Worst 2010 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Ford Escape.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 557 | 8 | 1 | 55,875 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 493 | 3 | — | 58,290 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 492 | 3 | 1 | 58,658 mi | |
| Fuel System | 440 | 3 | 1 | 62,459 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 415 | 8 | — | 115,464 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 205 | 2 | — | 68,229 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 68 | — | — | 63,691 mi | |
| Body Structure | 57 | 4 | — | 75,994 mi | |
| Brakes | 43 | 2 | — | 91,718 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 32 | — | — | 49,032 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 30 | 1 | — | 47,224 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 29 | 2 | — | 106,463 mi | |
| Visibility | 29 | — | — | 27,484 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 27 | — | — | 72,817 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 23 | — | — | 63,934 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | — | — | 11,220 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 4 | — | 64,429 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 11 | — | — | 69,669 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 9 | — | — | 52,989 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | 2 | — | 88,052 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 7 | — | — | 82,303 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 74,788 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 57,048 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 142,034 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Ford Escape
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,070,162 vehicles.
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 crack, causing a fuel leak.
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 system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
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, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION".
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2010 Ford Escape — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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