2010 Ford Escape driver assistance problems

Filed Feb 5, 2025 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 177,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the traction control and wrench warning lights had displayed, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected; however, the failure reoccurred. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 177,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2023 · Driver assistance · MI

Rear frame over rear tires, rusting through frame, I was told by collision shop that the 2008 through 2012 has this problem and Ford motor company has done nothing to fix this problem. It is a safety problem and everyone knows about it and nothing has been done. If this area breaks the driver can lose control and kill someone, I don't think this problem should be ignored any longer. I've kept my escape in mint condition and just found out about this problem. I hope you can look into this and resolve the problem before someone dies because of it. Thank you From: Coy Tidwell

Filed Dec 4, 2022 · Driver assistance, Steering · NM

Power steering assist fault is on the dashboard and I can barely turn the wheel. This happened while driving 65mph on the highway over wolf creek pass and with the snow I could have driven off the cliff or knocked another vehicle off. Unknown. Unknown. Not yet. No warnings it just jolted and then barely turns. Adaptive Cruise Control I will be driving using Cruise control or without and it will start up and just keep speeding up until I stop it. The car randomly speeding up on its own is dangerous if it does this at all. Unknown. Unknown. Not yet. No warnings and it has happened a good six times so fat. The Jerry app says I have 5 recalls on this vehicle I have already fixed the only one I knew about which is the gas line but I am wondering about the other 4? I am clearly having an issue that seems directly related to the recalls but your site says that I don't have any. I will double check the carfax but I am pretty sure that im the only one to address this. Please advise.

Filed Nov 2, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 175,000 miles · GA

On october 19, 2020 my grandchildren and I where traveling back home from san diego, ca to georgia and as we where driving on hwy 20 in texas, I hit a bump the car became very difficult to steer. I slowly drove the car to kilgore, texas took the care to automotive super center 1505 us hwy 259 north business kilgore, tx 75663. Chandler gordy said he would check it out and call me. Chandler called me and gave me the report (see attached report). Chandler stated that to fix that unit it cost over $2,000.00 it is very expensive I couldn't afford to have it done. I asked him what he could do so that we could get back home he said he would try and reset the sensor. Chandler reset it & we had to be careful because it might go out again and to be very careful. 10/23/2020 slowly drove homethe next day 10/26/2020 I took the car to my mechanic at cartech automotive he checked it out called me and said there was a recall on the car and to come get the car and take it to ford so that they can fix it. I took the car to loganville ford 3460 highway 78 loganville ga 30052 770‑554‑9994. I spoke with brian and upon his examination of the VIN# there was no recall on my car and that if I wanted the car checked out I would have to pay $235.00 to have them check it.I then went and called ford motor company customer relationship center 866‑436‑7332 and spoke with dana who stated that on august 4, 2014 the car was brought in and they reprogrammed the power-steering sensor/module it was reset not replaced. I told dana that this is a recall and the unit was to be replaced not reset & dana said that they have the best high tech programming systems. It was reset not replaced, dana said yes & that there is nothing else they could do for me. I then called 888‑327‑4236 and spoke with lavenia did my report. Ford is unwilling to replace the recall unit 14s05/the federal safety agency recall 14v‑284.

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 160,000 miles · TN

When driving for as little as ten minutes and other times longer, my truck will lose power while driving and I will start to feel the truck slow up. Then when trying to accelerate I can only get up to 20 MPH. Also if I take my foot off the gas, without putting my foot on the brake, it'll come to a halt. It does go over 2,500 RPM on a good day. I cant take off fast even if I wanted to. The only code that has come up when dealing with my issue is the catalyic converter. I have replaced my o2 sensors and got a new converter on but still having the same problem. I even replaced the throttle to see if that would help and it has not. No one has been able to help me figure out the issue. I have taken it to reputable shops and mechanic and spent a ton of money trying to resolve my issues. I am fearful for my safety and my son's safety not knowing when it will lose power. I cant even hold a job at the time being because of this issue with my truck.

Filed Dec 8, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MI

All the warning lights have been persistently coming on since aug. 2019. The speedometer stops working, all the warning lights come on, while driving, I have no clue how fast I'm going??? I can no longer start the car without having to push the thob's security lock buttons to lock/unlock for it to start. I took it to my auto mechanic at sam's auto in waterford, who thought he fixed it no problem, but I drove it off his lot, and its still doing it. That was after several attempts until now. Sam and terry think I could be in danger. I spoke to my insurance agent who said I needed to contact you about the recalls on the SUV. It's scary, and I've only had this car since 2018 when I bought it. In fact, I am copying this report to my files 12/08/2019, and to send to my insurance company. I don't feel safe in my car, and would like it repaired, so that I can trade it in, or just get rid of it. Thank you, I did call you earlier this year about this car. I had been told for sometime by my friends to contact you about this vehicle because of the many recalls. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 70,000 miles · MA

My electric power assist system stopped working and was unable to turn the wheel to drive - I only have 70,000 miles on my ford escape - I was parking my car when the light went off then when I got back in the car I was unable to steer the vehicle. I tried calling ford and they were unable to help .

Filed Apr 4, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 105,420 miles · NH

While I was driving I heard a click and lost my power steering. It came back and then off again. I had to pull over and turn off my ignition. I waited a few minutes and re-started it, it again kept going back and forth between power and manual steering while driving at 35 MPH down back roads to my home.

Filed Sep 8, 2017 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 87,000 miles · WI

While driving my 2010 ford escape xls 4 cylinder , the truck stalled and cut off during driving. Lucky I was able to pull to the side of the road. I started the truck back after 30 minutes, the truck drove and again with no warning the truck started to stall and cut off. The just started to happen out of no where. I bought the truck used and still paying on it. The warranty that I purchased ran out at the beginning of this year. This was a very dangerous situation; this happen right during rush hour traffic and by the grace of god I was able to pull to the side. I did manage to get the truck home but after reading multiple complaints regarding the same issue, I feel like this should of been looked into by ford for a possible recall. From what I am getting this is from a known issue with early model ford escapes "electric throttle body". I was on a street when this occurred while driving straight at 34 to 40 miles per hour.

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Driver assistance · 63,410 miles · TX

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