2010 Ford Escape Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,070 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,012miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Ford Escape, 2% of the 2,070 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,012 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the second time this has happened. I came to a stop. The car shuts off completely on its own and was unable to start it up for a period of time in either park or drive. This also happened at approx. 7000 miles. Each time I take it to the shop, they are unable to replicate or find any errors within the system, so they refuse to correct or try further diagnostics to replicate the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10537010, filed 2013-08, 30,800 miles“I was driving on a highway and the wrench symbol appeared on the dash. Then power was cut to the engine and I coasted to the side of the road. Restarting the car removed the wrench and I was able to drive home. The exact same incident occurred again four days later on 5/29/14.”
NHTSA complaint #10594774, filed 2014-05, 59,000 miles“Was stopped in traffic - traffic began to move, I pressed on accelerator and proceeded. Hit about 5 MPH and engine lost power completely and steering wheel locked up - radio and A/C remained on. Battery and oil warning lamps on dash illuminated. Was able to put vehicle in neutral and move to side of road. Turned ignition off and was able to re-start vehicle as normal. Proceeded to my destination as normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10392323, filed 2011-03, 8,500 miles“I was driving and the car just lost power. I had just exited the hwy. I pulled over to the side of the road put the car in park and turned the key back off and the car restarted. Then this happened again about 5 minutes later. Then two weeks later is happened again same situation. It happened about 3- 4 times. We thought maybe it was bad gas -- so we refilled with premium gas....two weeks later it happened again 3 times in a row. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479860, filed 2012-10, 48,500 miles“While driving down the road the Escape just shut off without warning. I put it in park and it started again. I took it to the dealership and they couldn't find a reason. It happened again on the 8th of april when driving to work I just got off the highway to an exit ramp and it shut off again. I put it in park and it started back up and shut off again just over a mile down the road. I have taken it to the dealership and they can't find anything wrong with the Escape.”
NHTSA complaint #10455262, filed 2012-04, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10177598Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10043648Jan 1, 2012Ford: the variable camshaft timing vct) solenoid movement may be temporarily restricted due to debris in engine oil that is causing diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10041932Aug 16, 2011Ford: after refueling vehicle, would be hard to start, runs rough and an audible clicking noise can be heard.
- 10040948Mar 15, 2011Ford: there may be a leaking/stuck canister purge valve which can cause multiple driving systems. The malfunction light may be on with or without stored trouble codes.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10039064Feb 11, 2011Ford: there may be a hard start or rough idle accompanied with two trouble codes. The problem may have to do with camshaft timing. 2010-2011 fusion/escape/milan/mariner.
- 10037561Feb 1, 2011Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble codes stored.
- 10037083Sep 17, 2010Ford: on various 2009-2010 models there may be a malfunction light on with five possible fault codes.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 15% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 1% |
| 2019 | 94 | 16% |
| 2018 | 345 | 19% |
| 2017 | 509 | 19% |
| 2016 | 57 | 5% |
| 2015 | 44 | 4% |
| 2014 | 187 | 9% |
| 2013 | 175 | 6% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 17 | 1% |
| 2010 | 35 | 2% |
| 2009 | 37 | 2% |
| 2008 | 38 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 90 | 6% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2003 | 47 | 8% |
| 2002 | 294 | 29% |
| 2001 | 282 | 28% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Escape
558 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
508 complaintsFuel system
507 complaintsEngine
493 complaintsSteering
423 complaintsElectrical system
216 complaintsOther or unknown
94 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
90 complaintsBody and structure
84 complaintsBrakes
50 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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