2010 Ford Escape

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Vehicle speed control is the leading concern among 2,129 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 2,129

Of the 2010 reports, 32 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 23 people were injured.

Primary concernVehicle speed control566 reports · 27% of complaints
Owner complaints2,129Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship5 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Vehicle speed control566
  2. Power train513
  3. Engine505
  4. Fuel/propulsion system445
  5. Steering441
  6. Electrical system218
  7. Other or unspecified95
  8. Structure86

Recalls and investigations

  1. Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpOct 26, 2016

    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.

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    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. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.

    Campaign 16V777000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Suspension, front, wheel bearingJun 3, 2015

    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 incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.

    Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Steering, electric power assist systemMay 29, 2014

    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.

    If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.

    Campaign 14V284000 on NHTSA.gov

  4. EquipmentSep 3, 2010

    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 SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

    AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

    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 on NHTSA.gov

  5. Power train, automatic transmissionMay 24, 2010

    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".

    A VEHICLE PARKED WITHOUT AN ENGAGED PARK PAWL AND WITHOUT AN APPLIED PARKING BRAKE MAY HAVE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH.

    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 1-866-436-7332 AND FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). REPRESENTATIVES ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

    Campaign 10V222000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints

2,129 reports, newest first.

  1. Vehicle speed control, Jul 24, 2017

    DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, APPROX. 45 MPH, 2 LANE ROAD ENTERING VILLAGE, CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND ENTERED LIMP HOME MODE. WRENCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. MADE IT HOME, BUT HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SEVERAL TIMES TO REGAIN MARGINAL POWER TO BE ABLE TO GO UP HILLS. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AT THE GARAGE REVEALED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY FAILURE, NECESSITATING A REPLACEMENT.

  2. Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 20, 2017

    VEHICLE CUTS OUT STOPS WHILE RUNNING DOESN'T IDLE CUTS OFF AT LIGHTS

  3. Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 19, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V777000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED FOUR SEASONS FORD (601 DUNCAN HILL RD, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792, (828) 693-4281) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  4. Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 19, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V777000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A LOCAL DEALER WAS CALLED RICHMOND FORD WEST LOCATED AT 10751 W BROAD ST GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060 WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 08/31/17 *BF *CN

  5. Engine, Jul 19, 2017

    ESCAPE RANDOMLY STALLS OUT AND IS UNRESPONSIVE. CAN BE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, A MILE FOR HOME OR ON 45MPH STREETS. UNABLE TO REPRODUCE BUT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. FORD WILL NOT FIX BECAUSE THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE. NOT ACCEPTABLE TO HAVE A CAR RANDOMLY STALL OUT ON ANY STREET AND MANUFACTURER NOT WILLING OR CAN'T FIX. HAVE SEEN OTHER PEOPLE REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR FORD ESCAPES BUT NO RESOLUTION AND NO HELP FROM FORD. I'VE CONTACTED DEALERSHIPS AND FORD SERVICE WITH SAME DISAPPOINTING RESPONSE. KEEP SPENDING MONEY HAVING DEALERSHIP LOOK AT IT IN HOPES THEY CAN REPRODUCE IT. NOT A GOOD USE OF ANYONE'S TIME OR MONEY TO DO THIS WHEN THIS SEEMINGLY IS A PROBLEM THAT FORD IS AWARE OF BASED ON MY RESEARCH.

  6. Electrical system, Jul 19, 2017

    BOUGHT 2010 FORD ESCAPE 3 MONTHS AGO NOTICED CUTTING OFF PEP BOYS SAYS NO WORRY. NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TOOL LIGHT CUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING AT LIGHTS IDLING. SCARED FORD SAYS IT WILL CIST ME 400 500 TO FIX. SAY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 13NO3. PLEASE HELP. I HAVE HANDICAPPED DAUGHTER TO TAKE TO DRS AND I WORK. PLEASE.

  7. Electrical system, Jul 19, 2017

    I BOUGHT 2010 FORD ESCAPE 3,MONTHS AGO NOTICED CUTTING G OFF TOOK TO PEP BOYS SAID NO WORRIES. NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES IN TOOL LIGHT CUTS OFF GOING DOWN ROAD HESITATES CUTS OFF AT LIGHTS SCARED. FORD SAYS IT WILL COST ME 400 OR MORE TO FIX FORD ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY. CODE P2119. HELP ME PLEASE I READ ABOUT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.

  8. Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 18, 2017

    TESTED CODE P2119 AT AUTO ZONE. THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY SHOWS BAD. CAR BEGAN TO SURGE AND JERK AT TIMES WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT A STEADY SPEED. AT TIMES WOULD SEEM TO STALL AND THEN SURGE FORWARD AS IF THROTTLE HAD BEEN DEPRESSED. THE SPEED AT WHICH I WAS TRAVELING DID NOT SEEM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IT WOULD HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. HAVE QUIT DRIVING TILL I HAVE THE FUNDS TO GET REPAIRED. APPX. REPAIIR COST $200 WITH THE PART COST AT $140

  9. Air bags, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 13, 2017

    STARTING THE CAR WITH THE KEY. YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE KEY IN HARD AS YOU ARE TURNING IT.

  10. Electrical system, Jul 12, 2017

    ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY MALFUNCTION. VVEHICLE DEVELOPED CONTAMINATION ON THE INTERNAL MOTOR CONTACTS OF THE THROTTLE BODY, RESULTING IN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND WRENCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE MAY ENTERED FAILURE MODE EFFECTS MANAGEMENT (FMEM) OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "LIMP HOME" MODE. VEHICLE LOST ALL ACCELERATION WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AS WELL AS ON A CITY STREET. ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY WAS REPAIRED UNDER FORD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM #13N03. DUE TO THIS FACT AND DESPITE THAT THE ETB ONCE AGAIN SUFFERED FROM THE SAME ISSUE, FORD REFUSED TO REPAIR THE ETB A SECOND TIME AND ALL COSTS FELL UPON CUSTOMER.

  11. Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 10, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS SPOUSE DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO SMELL OR TASTE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V777000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (ROBERT HORNE FORD LOCATED AT 3400 S TOMAHAWK RD APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85119) WHO STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: CAS12683693. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  12. Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 27, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V777000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER (LONG LEWIS FORD IN MUSCLE SHOALS, AL) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  13. Electrical system, Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 21, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A BULB WITHIN THE LIFTGATE DOOR, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ACCESS THE LIGHT TO CHANGE THE BULB. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS NO MANUAL OPTION INTERNALLY AND NO OPTION TO USE A FOB TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE HATCH, WHICH FAILED TO OPEN AND SECURE WHEN OPENED. THE DEALER (HOLMAN FORD LINCOLN TURNERSVILLE, 3641 RT 42 SOUTH, TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012, (888) 471-2313) WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW BECAUSE THEY PROVIDED NO SOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 12-4-3 (STRUCTURE: BODY: HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE) WAS REFERENCED. THE VIN WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V777000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000. UPDATED 08/22/17*LJ THE QUESTIONNAIRE WAS DAMAGED.UPDATED 09/20/2017*JS

  14. Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 19, 2017

    I GOT A ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT ON. THE CODE CAME UP AS P2119. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED. AND IT NEEDED TO HAVE THE COMPUTER RE-DOWN LOADED. THIS IS THE SECOND THROTTLE BODY I HAVE HAD INSTALLED.I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICILE SINCE IT WAS NEW.

  15. Steering, Jun 16, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING ABILITY AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD THREE CHIMES AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT MOMENTARILY. THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS REPROGRAMMED IN 2015 BY CROSSROADS FORD IN SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,563.

  16. Suspension, Jun 15, 2017

    CLUNKY FRONT SUSPENSION. EXTREME NOISE FROM THE FRONT END, AND SUSPENSION, WHILE DRIVING. WONDERING IF SOMETHING WILL COME LOOSE, OR DISENGAGE THE STEERING. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING.

  17. Steering, Jun 8, 2017

    LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IN A STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION WHILE TURNING ON A CITY STREET. A ALERT CAME ON THE DASH SAYING ELECTRONIC STEERING ASSIST SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER TO THE STEERING AND MADE THE CAR HARD TO TURN. CHECKED RECALLS AND THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SENSORS BUT MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST.

  18. Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 8, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V777000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD BE NOTIFIED IN JUNE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

  19. Steering, Jun 8, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

  20. Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 4, 2017

    2ND THROTTLE BODY SCENSOR TO FAIL AGAIN!! IN MOTION LOSING POWER, I KNOW BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THRU THIS 3 TIMES NOW.

  21. Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 2, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V777000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE WINWARD FORD DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: CAS12249556. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  22. Steering, May 31, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN RIGHT OR LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GURLEY LEEP FORD MOTOR DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GATE CHEVY WORLD DEALER IN MISHAWAKA, IN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN 2014, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER A NHTSA CAMPAIGN AT GURLEY LEEP FORD MOTOR DEALER, BEND, IN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. ...UPDATED 11/15/17 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED NO PARTS WERE REPLACED THE DEALER SIMPLY PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *JS

  23. Steering, May 25, 2017

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING ABILITY FAILED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 TO 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TIFFANY FORD DEALER (HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA 831-637-4461) IN 2014 TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE RECALL REQUIRED AN INSPECTION AND THE PART TO BE REPLACED IF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE DID NOT EXHIBIT THE FAILURE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO TIFFANY FORD FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH CONFIRMED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ASSISTING WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. UPDATED 07/18/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *JS

  24. Fuel system, Gasoline, Other or unspecified, May 19, 2017

    2010 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL NOTICE 16V-777. *SMD UPDATED 05/19/2017*JS UPDATED 08/14/2017*JS

  25. Steering, Power train, Service brakes, May 16, 2017

    I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING AROUND A TURN THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING BECAME HARD LIKE NO POWER STEERING. SHUT CAR OFF WHEN I ARRIVED AT DESTINATION STARTED VEHICLE AGAIN LIGHTS WERE OFF DROVE A LITTLE WAYS SAME THING HAPPEND AGAIN