2010 Ford Escape: check engine light

Filed Jun 1, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

My vehicle is not able to pass the inspection and I have had a brand new gas tank put in and the engine lights are always on. I can’t get a new tag for the car and I have been pulled over by police 5 times now and received a citation due to this issue. Please if possible could you help me with this situation. Thank you so much for your time and understanding.

Filed Nov 13, 2024 · Steering · 204,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving their vehicle at various speeds they noticed that an abnormal clicking sound can be heard from the steering column. The contact stated that when this sound occurs the vehicle's steering wheel will seize and the contact is forced to pull over onto the side of the road, to restart their vehicle, in order for the power steering to function properly again. The battery and the check engine light also remain illuminated when this occurs. the battery. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000. The contact also stated that the vehicle is experiencing symptoms from an unknown recall that were remedied by the original owner.

Filed Jul 2, 2024 · Engine · 265,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing on and off. The vehicle was previously repaired, and the spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 265,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2023 · Transmission · 161,542 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jolted and then lost motive power. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that she was informed by the manufacturer and the dealer that the recalls on the vehicle had expired. The failure mileage was 161,542.

Filed Oct 5, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

1.2010 Ford Escape Electronic Throttle Body issue investigated by the federal safety agency. 2. Hesitations, surges, stalls. Ford has issued a CSP 13N03 with time and mileage limits. This is a safety issue effecting many Ford vehicles and the symptoms may not surface until beyond the CSP 13N03 time limits imposed by Ford, as in my case. These electronic throttle body hesitations, surges and stalls are very dangerous and result in compromised safety for the driver, their passengers and others on the road. I have come very close to a collision on two separate occasions because of this issue. the federal safety agency should force Ford to reclassify this issue as a recall with no time nor mileage limits or lift the current program time and mileage limits for people like me who are beyond the time limit who have just recently developed this problem. This is a mechanical defect as well as a safety issue. 3. Problem confirmed by Ford dealership. 4. Dash warnings - check engine light and wrench lights illuminated. In my case, these have gone on and off, vehicle demonstrates hesitations, surges, stalls, then resets itself and the vehicle functions normally. This has happened twice over the last few months. Just recently, the warning lights have stayed illuminated and the symptoms are now constant.

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 182,711 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking sound was coming form the front driver's side wheel well as the ABS, traction control, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the mechanic replaced the half shaft and the front wheel bearings. The contact stated that the failure recurred with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failures to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15e045000 (suspension) and 14v284000 (steering). The contact then called tyler ford, ltd (2626 s sw loop 323, tyler, tx 75701) and was informed that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 182,711.

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · 50,000 miles · PA

Driving on main local road appx 30 MPH when the check engine light popped on, then the car suddenly died, I was able to swerve to park, shut restart car, car sputtered made it ten feet and died again. Went to mechanic, he checked alternator, battery, and ran the code test could find nothing wrong, driving again appx 1 week later same thing happens again. Mechanic can find nothing wrong. My car does not even have 60,000 miles on it. I am the only owner, and have maintained my car as recommended. If me and my family should get injured or die in this car our blood is on ford.

Filed Apr 22, 2020 · Engine · 105,678 miles · FL

While driving on county road (cr475) @ 50 MPH experienced dangerous loss of acceleration power. Wrench and check engine lights comeon. Turned engine off and restarted clears lights for awhile, then they reappeared while driving. Called ford dealer (ocala, fl) told me issue is know to them but customer satisfaction campaign had expired @ 4 months prior for my vehicle! I purchased and registered vehicle 12/2015, have never received any notices of this issue. They acknowledged that this throttle actuator failure was a dangerous issue said I should replace it myself "if I chose to" and keep receipts "in case they issue a recal in the future" ford dealer gave me compliant # cas26375302.. Spent $400 to have this corrected because I believe this could be a life threatening situation if it occurs at high speed or in an intersection. I guess ford will wait for someone to get hurt before acknowledging the severity of this throttle malfunction.

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Fuel system · 77,000 miles · VA

Fuel pump cracked (part #pfs534) in 2010 ford escape hybrid 2.5l engine similar to recall on other ford escapes with 3.0l engine. Cracked fuel pump caused vapor leak engine light. Vehicle would still operate but strong fuel smell was coming from the fuel tank area and within the vehicle. I was surprised that the recall only impacted 3.0l engine fuel pump and not other ford escapes, especially when it seems like they are having the same problem and likely have a very similar part.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 45 MPH, the fuel fill inlet and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact stated that she experienced issues with starting the engine and that the starter hesitation began after the vehicle was serviced per an unknown recall regarding the fuel tank. The contact spoke with gene latta ford inc (1565 carlisle st, hanover, pa 17331, (717) 633-1999) and informed them of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 121,000 miles · VA

The vehicle flex fuel system is horrible and the vehicle shuts off for no apparent reason. We have have had the vehicle inspected and reviewed by mechanics, who come back with one issue, the flex fuel set up. So we ordered and replaced the flex fuel pipe 2 times now. The engine light still continues to pop back on after a couple of days go by. The car shutting off while driving is a safety issue. This vehicle was purchased for my 16 year old daughter from a dealership less than a year ago. I am scared to death she will crash when the vehicle shuts off on the interstate. The 2011 recall ford issued covered the same type of issue, which in my opinion should be expanded. My daughter just called and stated that the car shut off 5 times in the course of a mile. Luckily, she was local.

Filed Dec 16, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 147,000 miles · VA

The "check fuel fill inlet" came on a couple of miles after filling gas and stayed on. After a few more miles, the engine light came on and stayed on ever since. I have had the same problem 4 months ago, but my mechanic said it is a malfunction in the computer so we replaced the computer. But the problem came back. I have looked online for solutions and it seems many other ford escape users have had the same problem.