MYRModel Year Report

2010 Ford Escape

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2010 Ford Escape
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Escape Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 996 complaints 2002: 1027 complaints 2003: 558 complaints 2004: 499 complaints 2004 2005: 1394 complaints 2006: 464 complaints 2007: 254 complaints 2008: 1972 complaints 2008 2009: 1691 complaints 2010: 2067 complaints 2010 2011: 1312 complaints 2012: 598 complaints 2012 2013: 2739 complaints 2014: 2067 complaints 2015: 1027 complaints 2016: 1028 complaints 2016 2017: 2620 complaints 2018: 1724 complaints 2019: 557 complaints 2020: 1546 complaints 2020 2021: 323 complaints 2022: 219 complaints 2023: 94 complaints 2024: 74 complaints 2024 2025: 20 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2010: 2067 complaints
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YearComplaints
20005
2001996
20021027
2003558
2004499
20051394
2006464
2007254
20081972
20091691
20102067
20111312
2012598
20132739
20142067
20151027
20161028
20172620
20181724
2019557
20201546
2021323
2022219
202394
202474
202520
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 27%

27% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 557 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20180102

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IDLE WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. AS HE REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HIM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20101222

ENGINE 24%

24% of complaints: engine — 493 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20180102

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 492 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON & WITH A SUDDEN JERK FORD ESCAPE'S GAS PEDAL STOPPED ACCELERATION. I PULLED CAR ON THE SIDE. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT GAS PEDAL WAS NOT RESPONSIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121022

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 440 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20180102

STEERING 20%

20% of complaints: steering — 417 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20250407

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 5 MPH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120824

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 2067
R 20100528 — power train

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 INSTALL

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-

Campaign 10V222000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100914 — 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 VE

Remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.

Campaign 10E043000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110427 — PE (closed 20110818)

Rear Liftgate Window Glass Breakage

I 20121002 — DP (closed 20130221)

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction

I 20130221 — PE (closed 20140228)

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction

R 20140718 — steering

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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge.

Campaign 14V284000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150401 — DP (closed 20180614)

Loss of power steering while driving

R 20150520 — suspension

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...

Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

Campaign 15E045000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171106 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016.

Campaign 16V777000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Ford Escape — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (557 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (493 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (492 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V222000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E043000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V284000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15E045000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Ford Escape reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Ford Escape is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Escape?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Escape have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.