2010 Ford Escape: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 3, 2023 · Engine · OH

The evaporative emissions canister purge control valve is making my car jerk when accelerating and does not make my car run correctly. This causes an “rubber” smoke smell and could end up causing more issues down the line. The muffler and exhaust, a/c condenser does not function properly

Filed Mar 23, 2023 · Steering · IL

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel started to vibrate and occasionally jerked to either the right or left, depending on the direction the contact was steering the vehicle. The contact stated that the shaking and vibration was intermittent but gradually became more frequent, leading to a total loss of power steering functionality. The contact stated that the "power steering assist fault" warning light was illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle at her mother's residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 3, 2023 · Body · MO · crash · 1 injury

Available for inspection upon request. Front SUB- FRAME RUSTED IN 2 ON RIGHT LOWER SIDE. Right lower control arm bushing pulled out of arm. Driving on highway car without warning jerked off the road. Could have killed everyone in the car had it collided with anything. Car is completely in drivable because it is not safe. Problem has been confirmed. No there was not any warning lights or warning. I was told by a ford mechanic that there is no way that this car should have a subframe rust through.

Filed Apr 10, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 37,000 miles · NY

First I notice the car just drop gears and nearly stop on the off ramp of the highway. Second time I tried to reverse and it would not move and I had to call a tow truck to take it to the garage. Ford told me it needed a new transmission. Ford dealership wanted to charge me over $ 5000 for the job. I winded up going to a lee myles that charge cost to $ 4000 for the repairs it had done. Now few months later and the vehicle is shaking upon start up and idiling. Whenever I drive the car it feels like its jerks slightly when going at higher speeds. Changed out the air filter, rebuilt transmission and still having problem after problems with this 2010 ford escape.

Filed Jul 28, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 170,000 miles · WI

Driving vehicle down highway at approximately 70mph, hit bump from road construction. Surface was slightly elevated, steering wheel jerked and then was tilted approximately 30 degrees off center to the left. Lifted vehicle and inspected, found k-frame on passenger side was rotting through and had partially detached. Causing alignment to change. Not much material is holding it on still.

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 40,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Steering · 240,000 miles · NC

I lost power steering while driving on a highway. It happened unexpectedly and it caused the steering wheel to jerk on me.

Filed Mar 12, 2018 · 68,000 miles · GA

I have a 2010 ford escape. The car jerks when accelerating. Feels like you're getting hit from the back. Ford authorized dealership been trying to get it fixed for about two years now claiming that the faulty parts are replaced/fixed. Now my extended warranty has expired and I still have the same problem. This is a safety issue if the vehicle jerks and have to look around.

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

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Steering · 113,563 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering ability and the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard three chimes and the steering wheel jerked to the right momentarily. The power steering control module was reprogrammed in 2015 by crossroads ford in sanford, north carolina. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,563.

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Steering · 105,000 miles · MI

Torque sensor for steering control malfunctioning. Steering wheel moving on it's own when stopped and moving. When going down highway at high speed, can feel sudden jerk of wheel side to side.

Filed Feb 4, 2017 · Fuel system · 116,000 miles · FL

Takata recall after fueling the vehicle, the "check engine light" illuminated. The vehicle then stalled and jerked after cranking the engine and stalled out while still. After diagnosing the issue, it was cited the car has a "gross vacuum leak" indicating that the "easy fuel" gas flap is not shutting properly. This seems to be an issue for most ford escape owners and even other ford owners that have the "easy fuel" system. The suggested solution by most dealers and technicians is to eventually replace the fuel fill pump, however the repair seems to be pretty costly for an issue impacting owners based on a faulty "easy fuel" system.