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.
2010 Ford Escape engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power, jerked, and the wrench icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Exhaust hose under vehicle drive side leaked causing exhaust creep into cabin with excessive strong gas smell inside and outside cabin both stationary and in motion.
While driving in a variety of circumstances, (in town at stoplight and accelerating on highway) my 2010 ford escape will just shut off. No warning, just dies. I have been to 4 mechanics including one at a ford dealer just today. No codes show, so every time I am basically told that they "can't duplicate issue" and I am sent on my way with no remedy for what is a very dangerous malfunction. I just called ford and started a case number to see what they will do. Judging from other comments I have read on internet, I am not hopeful. I cannot understand why a recall wasn't issued and how I am just learning about the scope of the problem now-after spending $20k on this vehicle.
Replace evaporative emissions
My vehicle is experiencing a throttle body failure. Per the ford dealer it is only covered under the extended warranty if it does it during a test drive by a dealer. The vehicle is patently unsafe. It shuts down in all driving situations, highway speeds, surface road speeds, while moving. I have almost been in multiple accidents due to this issue. The local dealer - fowler ford - is not following ford's directive and is charging me for a diagnostic when ford says not to. The 2010 ford escape is a death trap. I am now stuck with a vehicle that has had multiple recalls for less serious issues, but the one issue that can get someone killed does not qualify for a recall? This makes no sense, I am afraid to drive the vehicle, but have no choice. Why was ford allowed to get away with an extended warranty on a part that fails randomly, while the vehicle is moving in traffic. It seems that ford was given a pass on an issue that will get someone killed.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned on the hazard lights, shifted into neutral, and attempted to restart the vehicle, but it failed to start. The contact quickly shifted into park and powered off the engine. When the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, the engine sounded as if it were about to start, but it did not. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A friend of the contact's family googled the failure, which indicated to reset the fuel pump switch located on the front passenger side. The fuel pump switch was reset and the vehicle was able to drive normally. On another occasion, while driving and slowing down, the vehicle hesitated to stop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Vehicle has taken to stalling/dying without warning. This has happened three times in the past week. The car was in gear and going approximately 20-25 MPH each time this occurred. Fortunately, I was on residential streets with 25 MPH limits and no cars were in the immediate vicinity on each occasion.
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.
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.
I purchased the vehicle just under 2 years ago ongoing issues the car will stall out/die while driving AC/heat causes issues I have had a ton of work done and the issues are reoccurring while diving on city street it has stalled out as well as in park. The cause of the issue is unknown
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact purchased the vehicle from a private owner. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v284000 (steering) and 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline), but had not been repaired prior to being purchased by the contact. Shortly after she purchased the vehicle, there was a sudden loss of power and the check engine and other unknown warning indicators flickered. Also, all of the instrument panel gauges failed to function. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
2010 ford escape 2.5l. Consumers writes with concerns recall for engine of vehicle model and repairs. *as
My vehicle has been idling very roughly when I come to a complete stop while in drive. While in park my vehicle idles normally but after coming to a stop it begins idling so rough it feels as if the car is shaking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to operate normally the following day. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,044.
2010 ford escape. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for throttle body replacement. *ld
Engine stalling. Over the last year I have been having problems with my ford escape randomly stalling. I have had it at 2 different mechanics and both have been unable to figure out the cause. I did some online research and others has similar issues. They stated the cause was the throttle body. I had that replaced. I am having less of these episodes, but stalling is still occurring occasionally. The stalling always occurs when I am slowing down to stop at either a stop sign or traffic light.
While driving down the highway at 60 MPH, the car suddenly and without warning shuts off. I was not able to pull safely over and nearly caused several accidents as this was during my normal morning rush hour commute. It is a very serious safety concern for me. Mechanic said he test drove the car and was unable to experience the sudden shut down. Additionally, this happened on city streets at approximately 35 MPH, same thing suddenly and without warning the car shuts down.
2010 ford escape was pulling out of a parking spot, foot off the accelerator, but vehicle proceeded to gain speed and go forward striking another vehicle. Unintended acceleration
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, she had to force the key into the ignition in order to start the engine. It sometimes took several minutes to get the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to diers ford lincoln (2445 n broad st, fremont, ne) where it was diagnosed that the steering and ignition failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Engine stalls and wont idle engine code po2111
Crack exuste manafold
While driving, the wrench light comes on and the engine loses power. When I turn the engine off and back on the light may go out but will come on again after driving. I was told by the dealer this is problem with the throttle. I have had this repaired twice, the first under a recall. I had to pay for the second repair. Now it is happening again all within about 2 years. This is very dangerous while driving in traffic and at highway speeds. I was told that this is due to a faulty part that ford knows about. This needs to be corrected asap before someone is seriously hurt because of it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine indicator and check fuel message illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the chapman ford of horseman dealer who read the diagnostic code and cleared it to have the message and warning indicator disabled. Shortly after, the same warning indicator and message returned. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who verified the same diagnostic code and informed the contact that the warning indicator and message would more than likely continue until the recall remedy was completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the part for the recall repair would not be available until october of 2017. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Escape randomly stalls out and is unresponsive. Can be driving on highway, a mile for home or on 45mph streets. Unable to reproduce but happens at least once a week. Ford will not fix because they cannot reproduce. This is dangerous and unacceptable. Not acceptable to have a car randomly stall out on any street and manufacturer not willing or can't fix. Have seen other people reporting the same issue with their ford escapes but no resolution and no help from ford. I've contacted dealerships and ford service with same disappointing response. Keep spending money having dealership look at it in hopes they can reproduce it. Not a good use of anyone's time or money to do this when this seemingly is a problem that ford is aware of based on my research.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle failed to respond and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,100. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/15/17*lj *js updated 9/27/18
Car keeps shutting down on me bought the car with 65000from what I'm reading ford should be fixing this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power on several occasions. The contact also stated that the brake pedal stalled and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 64,000.
Despite having the throttle body replaced, the vehicle still suffers from minor power surges and has stalled at highway speeds several times. These happen so randomly that it is difficult to predict when this might happen.
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