2010 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
59 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
77,628 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 58 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 59 complaints (30.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 18 | 30.5% |
| Braking behavior | 15 | 25.4% |
| Engine operation | 9 | 15.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
Steering: 18; Service Brakes: 13; Engine: 12; Vehicle Speed Control: 8; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Power Train: 4; Electrical System: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 12 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 13 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 10 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 12; 50,000 to 74,999: 13; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 10
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2012: 3; 2013: 16; 2014: 6; 2015: 4; 2016: 8; 2017: 5; 2018: 9; 2019: 3; 2020: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10472381 · 2012-08-24 (August 24, 2012)
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. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 44,000. UPDATED 11/01/12 LJ UPDATED 11/01/12
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10472381 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10478723 · 2012-10-05 (October 5, 2012)
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. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE LUNGE FORWARD AND STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10478723 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10489522 · 2012-12-22 (December 22, 2012)
I WAS DRIVING LIKE 25 MPH & SUDDENLY STEERING GOT LOCKED & I HAD TO STOPPED & I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE & RESTARTED AGAIN THEN IT WAS WORKING NORMAL.I AM AFRAID IF IT HAPPENS ON HIGHWAY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 155,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10489522 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10497743 · 2013-02-11 (February 11, 2013)
IN HEAVY, SLOW TRAFFIC NORTHBOUND IN RIGHT LANE ON I-93 SOUTH EXPRESSWAY IN BOSTON FIRST SAW "CHECK BRAKING SYSTEMS" MESSAGE, THEN ENGINE QUIT AND I HAD NO BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER AND STOPPED CAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AAA TOWED US TO HOTEL, SENTRY FORD IN MEDFORD, MA TOOK CAR FROM THERE TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY WAS NOT COVERED, SINCE CAR WAS ABOUT 4 MOS. PAST WARRANTY. TOTAL BILL $1617.33. (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF A 4 DAY RENTAL CAR.) IF I HAD NOT BEEN IN THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 30,963 miles reported. Look up ODI 10497743 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10504871 · 2013-03-28 (March 28, 2013)
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME NOW THIS HAS HAPPENED. I REPORTED THE FIRST TIME TO YOU GUYS ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I'LL HAVE TO LOOK AT MY PAPERWORK I CAN'T KEEP TRACK OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. YESTERDAY MORNING I WAS DRIVING TO THE DMV HERE IN TOWN. JUST AS I WAS COMING AROUND THE CORNER A BLOCK FROM THE DMV THE ESCAPE STARTED STALLING/"HEAVING." I LET UP ON THE GAS AND THE ESCAPE CONTINUED TO HEAVE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS THEN THE ENGINE FELT LIKE IT WAS CLOSE TO NORMAL AGAIN. I PULLED INTO THE DMV PARKING LOT AND AS I BRAKED TO PARK IN A SPACE …
Owner-reported narrative. 36,530 miles reported. Look up ODI 10504871 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10508785 · 2013-04-19 (April 19, 2013)
THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO OPERATE WHEN I STARTED IT UP AND BEGAN TO DRIVE. THIS NOW HAPPENS ON OCCASION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW WHEN IT MAY GET WORSE AND FAIL DURING A TURN OR AT HIGH SPEED. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME PROBLEM FROM THIS SAME MAKE AND MODEL ONLINE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 120,012 miles reported. Look up ODI 10508785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10515015 · 2013-06-04 (June 4, 2013)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THE VEHICLE LOST PROPULSION AND REQUIRED THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE TWICE IN A DISTANCE OF FIVE (5) MILES. AFTER SPEAKING WITH A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, HE INDICATED THAT THE ISSUE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE BODY. APPARENTLY, THIS IS AN CONTINUAL ISSUE ON THIS MODEL AND I WAS ALSO INFORMED THIS PART (THROTTLE BODY) IS CURRENTLY ON A "NATIONAL" BACK ORDER. I WOULD THINK THAT IF THIS SPECIFIC PART IS ON A 'NATIONAL" BACKORDER, FORD SHOULD ISS…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10515015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10515079 · 2013-06-04 (June 4, 2013)
I HAD NOTICED OVER THE WEEKEND THAT ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL IT WOULD REV UP BUT NOT GO ANYWHERE WHILE I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD. ON MONDAY, I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TAKING A LEFT THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN IT WENT INTO A BIT OF A STALL. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I WAS ABLE TO TURN IT OFF, THEN TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND WHEN THE DEALERSHIP (BELL FORD) CALLED THEY SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND IT SEEMS THIS IS A RAMPANT PR…
Owner-reported narrative. 62,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10515079 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.