2010 Ford Escape Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 216about this part
- Share
- 10%of 2,070 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,951miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 216 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Ford Escape, 10% of the 2,070 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,951 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle has stalled twice while I am driving it. The first time was on 95, a 4-lane highway. It stalls and the battery light comes on, I have no power to get out of traffic. I had to put it in park and re-start the engine. I was lucky to not be in high speed traffic where I could have been hit. The vehicle was in motion when it stalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11100532, filed 2018-06, 70,000 miles“I bought 2010 Ford Escape 3,months ago noticed cutting g off took to pep boys said no worries. Now check engine light comes in tool light cuts off going down road hesitates cuts off at lights scared. Ford says it will cost me 400 or more to fix Ford electronic throttle body. Code p2119. Help me please I read about the extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11006290, filed 2017-07, 75,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11193902, filed 2019-04, 105,420 miles“Bought 2010 Ford Escape 3 months ago noticed cutting off pep boys says no worry. Now check engine light tool light cuts off when driving at lights idling. Scared Ford says it will cist me 400 500 to fix. Say customer satisfaction program 13no3. Please help. I have handicapped daughter to take to drs and I work. Please.”
NHTSA complaint #11006291, filed 2017-07, 75,000 miles“1st occurance happened when going into an exit in the state of pennsylvania from the highway. All gadgets froze and shut down. Engine kept running but stayed at 40 MPH no matter how many times I pressed on the brake. 2nd occurence happened on the highway in nj, same thing speedometer stayed stuck at 40 MPH no matter how many times I pressed on the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10592403, filed 2014-05, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10057865Sep 1, 2014Ford: after powertrain control module reprogramming, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on with several diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p06b8, p068a, p2610, if key not left…
- 10054926Mar 5, 2014Ford: throttle body will develop contamination on internal motor contacts resulting in an intermittent electrical connectivity and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench…
- 10055355Mar 1, 2014Ford: the wrench light will illuminate when 4x4 function is inoperative due to active torque coupling solenoid coil wiring being broke, but a kit is available to service rear…
- 10038965Apr 1, 2011Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This is a software problem.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 27% |
| 2024 | 27 | 36% |
| 2023 | 41 | 40% |
| 2022 | 19 | 8% |
| 2021 | 34 | 10% |
| 2020 | 160 | 10% |
| 2019 | 37 | 6% |
| 2018 | 57 | 3% |
| 2017 | 156 | 6% |
| 2016 | 95 | 8% |
| 2015 | 135 | 12% |
| 2014 | 216 | 10% |
| 2013 | 339 | 12% |
| 2012 | 42 | 7% |
| 2011 | 117 | 9% |
| 2010 | 216 | 10% |
| 2009 | 143 | 8% |
| 2008 | 136 | 7% |
| 2007 | 30 | 12% |
| 2006 | 34 | 7% |
| 2005 | 153 | 11% |
| 2004 | 31 | 6% |
| 2003 | 39 | 7% |
| 2002 | 123 | 12% |
| 2001 | 136 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Escape
558 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
508 complaintsFuel system
507 complaintsEngine
493 complaintsSteering
423 complaintsOther or unknown
94 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
90 complaintsBody and structure
84 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsElectronic stability control
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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