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2010 Ford Escape airbags problems

14 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
85,000
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Side/window
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Escape airbags problems in other years

200020052010201520202025

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2010 Ford Escape owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 31, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · GA

AFTERMARKET SEAT COVER AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. I can't electricly move my seats when I try and air bag warning comes in my dash board

Filed May 15, 2023 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

The airbag on the driver's side did not deploy when the vehicle was hit from behind. -It is available for inspection -I was injured -I have not had the airbag inspected by a dealer, but did have the car repaired at an auto collision repair shop -The vehicle has not been inspected by police, insurance rep or dealer, but did have an annual inspection by an auto shop before the failure -There were no warning messages prior to the failure

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · PA

My engine locked oil leaking battery dies air bag light comes on SUV shakes rear windshield whippers drain battery constant jumps and road side assistance.

Filed Jun 14, 2019 · Airbags · TN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, she fell asleep and drove off the road. The front driver side of the vehicle crashed into a tree and flipped several times over. The vehicle came to a stop facing the opposite side of the street. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a right hand and wrist injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Airbags · 95,000 miles · GA

Takata recall air bag light continues to stay on

Filed Sep 4, 2018 · Airbags · GA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v777000 (air bags). The contact called rivertown ford at 706‑653‑7420 (located at 1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga 31904) and was informed that the parts were not available. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · 136,500 miles · NY

Starting the car with the key. You have to push the key in hard as you are turning it.

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 88,000 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

Takata recall / ford defective product low mileage escape involved in a frontal crash and rear ended another vehicle (2005 accura) and the air bag system failed to deploy. $13,000 escape was totaled. This is unacceptable.

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Airbags, Fuel system · 85,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Airbags · IN

Every time I ask for, recalls look up by VIN it goes to a screen that says, internet explorer cannot display the web page. I am trying to find out if there is a recall on my vehicle for the airbags, I have a 2010 ford escape.

Questions about the 2010 Ford Escape airbags

Does the 2010 Ford Escape have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the airbags of the 2010 Ford Escape, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2010 Ford Escape airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford Escape airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Escape have bad airbags?

The Ford Escape model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (79 complaints), 2001 (63 complaints) and 2003 (60 complaints).

Other 2010 Ford Escape problems

Acceleration 558Engine 528Fuel system 508Transmission 508Steering 424Electrical 217Visibility 90Body 84Brakes 50Suspension 34Driver assistance 30Seats 8Wheels 7Lights 6Seat belts 5Locks 2Tires 2

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