2010 Ford Escape Hybrid
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 59
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Steering
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 59 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 178 |
| 2006 | 219 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2008 | 443 |
| 2009 | 153 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2020 | 287 |
| 2021 | 124 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
31% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started and was still in park(P) in the driveway, the steering wheel failed to turn and seemed to be seized.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-25
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "Power Steering Failure" message displayed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-12
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-04
Service brakes
22% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while reversing at low speeds, the brakes failed. The contact experienced the failure previously and the brake module was replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-24
Engine
20% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was never told about a recall and this car frame was cracked and was never told about it from anyone front the dealer I bought it from or the company that fixed it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-11
Also filed under Structure and wheels
Vehicle speed control
14% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was braking and parking in our driveway. The car accelerated went over the edge of our driveway and struck several trees.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-10
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle lunged forward and erroneously traveled over a cement parking divider.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-05
Fuel/propulsion system
8% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2012-10-02Defect petitionClosed 2013-02-21 Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
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2015-04-01Defect petitionClosed 2018-06-14 Loss of power steering while driving
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.