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.
Of the 2010 reports, 32 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 23 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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
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
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
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
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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 30, 2014
DRIVING DOWN 40 WEST AT 65MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE CAR DECREASED ALMOST TO A STOP, A LIGHT CAME ON THAT LOOKED LIKE A WRENCH , I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY, CAR WENT DEAD. I STARTED THE CAR UP, WE A FEW FEET IT DID IT AGAIN. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, TOOK THE KEY OUT WAITED 5 MINUTES, IT DID IT AGAIN. THEN A FOURTH TIME, STOPPED, WAITED 30 MINUTES AND IT DID IT AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS ON A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY AND CARS WERE HAVING TO SWERVE TO MISS ME AND I ENDED UP AGAINST THE WALL OF THE HIGHWAY. *JS
Service brakes, Apr 25, 2014
I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN AN UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE WHEN I HEARD A DOUBLE ALARM SOUND. I LOOKED AT THE DASHBOARD AND IT HAD A RED BRAKE SYMBOL AND TEXT THAT SAID CHECK BRAKES. I TRIED THEM AND THERE WAS NOTING THERE. I PROCEEDED VERY SONLY TO A SPOT AND PULLING AT A CRAWL. I PUMPED THE BRAKES MANY TIMES AND STOPPED THE CAR. AFTER A WHILE I STARTED IT AGAIN AND THERE WAS BRAKE WARNING - I DROVE IT VERY SLOWLY TO THE STREET AND CALLED FORD AND THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK. IT IS IN THE DEALERS NOW. THIS IS THE THIRD BRAKE FAILURE - I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFELY AND THAT OF PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER DRIVERS. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Apr 25, 2014
WHEN I CLOSED MY HATCHBACK THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AND GLASS FLEW EVERYWHERE. I HAD A COUPLE CUTS ON MY HANDS FROM THE GLASS FALLING. *TR
Power train, Apr 25, 2014
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR STARTED THRUSTING FORWARD. IT WAS ALMOST LIKE MY CAR HAD DIED AND WHEN I WOULD STEP ON THE GAS IT WOULDN'T WORK AND THERE WAS NO RPM'S. MY CAR WOULD JUST THRUST FORWARD AND COME TO A CRAWL. THEN WHEN I WOULD STOP MY CAR IT WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH. THE FIRST TIME I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND MY CAR HAD DIED AND I STOPPED TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. WHEN I WOULD TURN MY CAR OFF AND RE-START IT WOULD FINALLY WORK. MY CAR NEVER POPPED A CODE UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN YESTERDAY. WE RED THE CODE AND IT WAS P1111. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS STUCK OPEN. THE PART THAT I NEED IS #9L8E-BC. MY CAR IS A 2010 AND LOW MILES. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 25, 2014
FIRST EVENT, 1/24/14: LOST ALL BUT 2% POWER (SURGED ALONG AT ~3MPH) WITH SEVERAL FLASHING LIGHTS IN DASH, VEHICLE LIMPED ONTO DRIVEWAY. RESTORED POWER BY RESTARTING VEHICLE A FEW TIMES, WARNING LITES OUT. SECOND EVENT, LATER SAME DAY: LOST ALL BUT 2% POWER IN OKC AT 70MPH AND LUCKILY WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE AT THE TIME, LIMPED TO SHOULDER. I MIGHT NOT BE SO LUCKY NEXT TIME, THIS FORD PROBLEM IS A LIFE THREATENING HAZARD. CALLED FORD AFTER RECEIVING 13N03 LETTER IN LATE JANUARY. 2/3/14 WAS INFORMED IF I CALLED CUSTOMER RELATIONS NUMBER THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO PUT A COMMENT AGAINST MY VIN SO A DEALER WOULD BE ABLE TO FIX AT FORD COST. NO ECM CODES, MY COST. CONVERSATION WAS HELD WITH SERVICE MANAGER [XXX] AT AUTONATION OF SOUTH FORT WORTH. THIRD EVENT: 4/23/14: LOST ALL BUT 2% POWER WITH ONLY THE WRENCH LIGHT FLASHING, RESTARTED VEHICLE AND LIGHT WENT OUT, POWER RESTORED - CHECKED ECM CODES AND THE CODE DID NOT STORE ON THE COMPUTER. WHY? CALLED 4/23 CUSTOMER RELATIONS NUMBER 800-392-3673 1-5-4 ATTEMPTING RESOLUTION. TALKED TO [XXX] WHO IN TURN TALKED TO [XXX], SERVICE PERSON AT AUTONATION OF SOUTH FORT WORTH. BUT SINCE THE CODE IS NOT RECORDED FORD WILL NOT FIND AN ISSUE - ALL COSTS WOULD BE MY RESPONSIBILITY. SO I AM LEFT WITH A DAILY DRIVER VEHICLE WITH A POTENTIAL LOSS OF LIFE - SAFETY HAZARD. I DRIVE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THIS IS A DANGER TO MYSELF, OCCUPANTS AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. BOTH [XXX] AND [XXX] DENIED ANYONE AT FORD CAN ADD COMMENTS TO VIN FOR PARTS REPLACED AND I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COST OF DIAGNOSIS OF THE ISSUE AND FOLLOW ON REPAIR WITH NO CODES. I TOLD [XXX] THAT MY DRIVING IS SOMETIMES IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING HAZARD, I ALSO REMINDED HER THIS CONVERSATION IS BEING RECORDED IN FORDS DATABASE. [XXX] DID NOT SEEM TO CARE. FIX OR REPAIR DAILY > FORD IS AN ACCURATE TERM FOR FORD PRODUCTS BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS - DANGER. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Engine, Apr 25, 2014
THE ENGINE WENT INTO A LOW POWER MODE AND THROTTLE WAS UN RESPONSIVE, I HAD TO CRUISE TO A STOP AND RESTART THEN IT SEEMS OK BUT I NOTICE THE THROTTLE WILL SPEED UP AND SLOW DOWN WHEN I HAD TO RUN THRU A SCHOOL ZONE(LOW SPEED) IT ALSO HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THAT MOST RECENTLY ON 4/21/14 ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH AND I HAD TO DRIFT TO THE SHOULDER TO RESTART THE CAR WHILE OTHERS HONKED AND VEERED AROUND ME I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY FORD HAS NOT RECALLED THESE. I DID GET A LETTER CALLED THE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 13N03 THAT STATES THE PROBLEM- THROTTLE BODY- IS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT ONLY IF THE WRENCH LIGHT IS ON AND MINE STAYS ON ONLY WHEN THERE IS A PROBLEM IF THERE IS ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS I WOULD HAVE TO PAY JUST TO GET IT DIAGNOSED. I AM NOT IMPRESSED WITH FORDS ATTEMPT AT THIS (SOFT) RECALL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Apr 20, 2014
VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IT STALLS OUT AND WHEN YOU MAKE A TURN IT CUTS OFF WITH NO WARNING. IT SURGES WHILE TRAVELING. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Apr 17, 2014
2010 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE THROTTLE BODY ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER SHE RECEIVED A LETTER REGARDING THE THROTTLE BODY, BUT DIDN'T THINK IT SOUNDED TOO SERIOUS. THE LETTER STATED ENGINE POWER AND VEHICLE SPEED WOULD BE REDUCED. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD THE MISFORTUNE OF EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM ON MARCH 16, 2014. THE SPEED WAS NOT JUST REDUCED, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS INOPERABLE AND THE VEHICLE JUST COASTED TO A STOP, AS IF SHE HAD RUN OUT OF GAS. ALL THE WHILE, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, ALTHOUGH NOT SMOOTHLY AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE IN WORKING ORDER. MINUTES LATER, THE WRENCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB
Visibility, Apr 15, 2014
ON 3/22/14 I PURCHASED A USED 2010 FORD ESCAPE AT ROUNTREE FORD IN SWANZEY NH. ON 3/23/14 I PARKED THE VEHICLE, LET MY DOGS OUT OF THE BACK CARGO AREA, WHEN I CLOSED THE TAILGATE THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED INTO A MILLION PIECES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TT
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Apr 4, 2014
I WAS DRIVING ON I-66 AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER. LUCKILY I WAS JUST APPROACHING AN EXIT IN A RURAL AREA AND WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE RAMP, WHICH SLOPED DOWNWARD AHEAD OF ME. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN BUT AT A VERY LOW RPM AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE TO THE GAS PEDAL. THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ONTO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I HAD THE CAR TOWED ABOUT 40 MILES TO MY USUAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER INVESTIGATION, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM. THEY INSTALLED A NEW THROTTLE BODY AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RETURNED FOR SEVEN MONTHS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Apr 3, 2014
ON DEC.31 AT APPROXIMATELY 2 P.M. I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON CITRUS AVE. I WAS GOING 55 MPH AND MY VEHICLE STARTED LOSING SPEED. I MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR IT RAN AS NORMAL. PRIOR TO THAT, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS UPON STARTING FROM A STOP I HAD NOTICED FASTER ACCELERATION THAN THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE I WAS APPLYING TO THE GAS PEDAL. *TR
Power train, Apr 2, 2014
TRAVELING ON FREEWAY IN FORT WORTH AND CAR WENT INTO "LIMP MODE". WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE "WRENCH" LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON AS WELL AS THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, THEN AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS, WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND PROCEED APPROX. 4 MORE MILES BEFORE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. AT THIS POINT I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM AND THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK OUT THE NEXT MORNING. *TR
Engine, Mar 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A GROWLING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,104.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 30, 2014
WHILE DRIVING APPROX 45-60 MPH WRENCH ICON AND ENGINE ICON LIGHTS CAME ON VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING EVERYTHING ELSE WORKED AND ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, GAS PEDAL DID NOT ACCELERATE OR RAISE RPM'S. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD PUT IN PARK AND TURNED ENGINE OFF, VEHICLE STARTED WITH HESITATION WRENCH LIGHT DID NOT APPEAR, ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON THOUGH VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AGAIN. PROBLEM HAPPENED REPETITIVELY THE REST OF THE 45 MIN DRIVE HOME WITH WRENCH LIGHT APPEARING AND ACCELERATION CEASING HAD TO PULL OVER AND RESTART NUMEROUS TIMES. ENGINE ICON REMAINS LIT. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Mar 29, 2014
I WAS ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE I-5 SOUTH IN CARLSBAD CA WHEN SUDDENLY THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ALL THROTTLE, PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL DOWN AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I WAS IN THE THIRD LANE AND HAD TO COAST BACK TO AN ALMOST NON- EXISTENT SHOULDER AND WE WERE NEARLY STRUCK BY TWO VEHICLES IN THE PROCESS. I AM TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE FORD DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, WE WERE RECENTLY THERE FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS DIAGNOSED TO BE "NO PROBLEMS". I DO NOT FEEL CONFIDENT OR SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE AND WILL NOT ALLOW MY WIFE AND CHILD TO RIDE AS PASSENGERS IN IT AGAIN. I AM PUTTING THE VEHICLE UP FOR SALE AND NOT GOING TO PURCHASE THE 2014 I HAD PLANNED TO BUY AS A SECOND CAR. JUST A NOTE, MY CO- WORKER HAS A 2011 AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE FOUR TIMES WITH ONE NEARLY CAUSING A HEAD-ON COLLISION IN AN INTERSECTION. THIS FAR ALONG, DO PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THIS IS FIXED? *TR
Steering, Mar 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY TO RESTART IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Mar 23, 2014
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY USING CRUISE CONTROL SETTING AT 65 MPH, WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND STALL ON ME. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING AND I COULD NOT GIVE IT POWER TO STAY WITH TRAFFIC SPEED. I GOT TO THE SIDE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT STILL WAS SHAKEN SO I TURNED IT OFF. I THEN WAITED A MINUTE OR SO AND STARTED THE VEHICLE BACK UP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS HESITATING TO START. ONCE BACK ON I DROVE WITH MY HAZARD ON AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH. *TR
Steering, Mar 22, 2014
THE STEERING AT FIRST START UP WILL NOT TURN AFTER RESTART WORKS WITH A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AN AT STOP LIGHT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Mar 20, 2014
SPEED FROM 70 TO ZERO. FIRST TIME ON FREEWAY AGAIN IT HAPPEN MANY TIMES PULL OVER SHUTOFF ENG. RESTART. CALL FORD MOTOR AND DEALER BOTH SAY UNLESS THEY COULD GET THE CODE FROM ENG. NOT ONE THING COULD BE DONE.IT HAPPEN AGAIN MY AUTO REPAIR SHOP I WALKED OVER THERE THEY GOT THE CODE AND I TOOK IT TO REPAIR SHOP THEY PUT ON NEW THROTTLE BODY IT NOW RUNS GOOD BUT IS THIS PART GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Steering, Mar 17, 2014
I BOUGHT THE CAR 6 MONTHS AGO. PARKED THE CAR ON FRIDAY NIGHT, CAME OUTSIDE TO START MY CAR AND DRIVE AND THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE QUOTING $1500 TO FIX. NOT COVERED BY FORD. CAN'T BELIEVE A NOT EVEN 4 YEAR OLD CAR IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM, AND SOUNDS LIKE SO MANY OTHERS ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL LIKE I GOT A LEMON. THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE RECALLED. *TR
Power train, Engine, Mar 17, 2014
AFTER I CAME TO A STOP IN RESIDENTIAL AREA, I TRAVELED ABOUT 25 MPH AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE IN NEUTRAL, I WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED WHEN I PUT MORE PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR, THIS WAS REALLY FRIGHTENING TO EXPERIENCE WITHOUT A WARNING, AND I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD VEHICLE, AT ABOUT 18 MONTHS AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT AND I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW TO AVOID ISSUES. *TR
Power train, Mar 17, 2014
THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED I WAS PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK AND MY CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING ON ICE. (IT WAS A CLEAR DAY) THE SECOND TIME I WAS GOING AROUND 40MPH AND ALL OF SUDDEN IT STARTED SLOWING DOWN ON IT'S ON TO ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPING AND I TURNED INTO A DRIVEWAY TO GET OFF THE ROAD. THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON , ON THE DASHBOARD. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON TO TURN AND AROUND AND DRIVE IT TO A SAFE LOCATION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 16, 2014
MY 2010 FORD ESCAPE BEGAN STALLING OUT FROM A STOPPED POSITION AROUND THE BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY. THIS WAS AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND COMING TO A STOP AT THE EXIT RAMP LIGHT. THIS HAS, THUS FAR, OCCURRED TWICE OFF THE HIGHWAY. (AND ONCE IN A VERY QUICK, CROWDED, DANGEROUS OFF RAMP INTERSECTION.) OTHER INCIDENTS INCLUDE MULTIPLE TIMES STALLING FROM A COMPLETE STOP AFTER DRIVING A PERIOD OF TIME (APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES), AND MULTIPLE TIMES STALLING OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MPH WHILE IN A PARKING LOT. I NOW HAVE TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL WHILE IDLING AT A LIGHT. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT THE ESCAPE IS SURGING WHEN SLOWING BEFORE A STOP. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY 2014 AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY INCREASED. *TR
Service brakes, Mar 12, 2014
DRIVING ON ONRAMP TO HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 30 MPH, ALARMS SOUNDED AND ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND SERVICE BRAKES WARNING CAME UP. ALARM SOUNDED ABOUT EVERY 5 MIN ON WAY TO DESTINATION. LOST BRAKES ALMOST COMPLETELY. HAD TO PRESS BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR FOR ANY STOPPING POWER. PROBLEM GOES AWAY AFTER RESTART OF ENGINE, BUT RETURNS WHEN DRIVING. SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED 6 MONTHS AGO AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BRAKE PEDAL. WORKED FINE FOR 6 MONTHS, BUT NOW EXACTLY SAME THING OCCURRING. NOW SCARED TO DRIVE MY OWN CAR BECAUSE OF BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Other or unspecified, Mar 4, 2014
VEHICLE FAILED, AS IT STOPPED AN ALARM LIT UP, SHOWING A WRENCH,DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED A TROTTLE FAILURE. IT HAS HAPPENED (5) TIMES SINCE DEC 04, 2013. LAST TIME, IT FAILED AFTER SEVENTEEN (17) MILES RUN. WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, THE ALARM LIGHT GOES OFF AND THE VEHICLE RUNS AGAIN.