2010 Ford Escape electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 3, 2026NYElectrical System

   My car is a limited version which equipped a Microsoft SYNC system which providing backup camera and vehicle system setting and information such as hybrid status, driven mode, battery charging status, GPS navigation, etc. Just because this 'Upgrade', the clock and date setting is different with regular escape hybrid cars which comes from the satellite only. Driver could adjust the hour and minute, but the day, month, and year would be reset to a certain day of 2006 if…

   NHTSA complaint #11741950 · source
2. Filed Mar 31, 2026GAAirbagsElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts

   AFTERMARKET SEAT COVER AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. I can't electricly move my seats when I try and air bag warning comes in my dash board

   NHTSA complaint #11728377 · source
3. Filed Nov 12, 2024150,000 miFLElectrical SystemSteering

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Additionally, on several occasions, the vehicle failed to immediately start. The contact replaced the ignition switch, battery, starter, and alternator; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer and…

   NHTSA complaint #11624655 · source
4. Filed Nov 9, 2023CAElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   My power steering keeps going in and out while I am driving. If I turn off the car and then turn it back on it comes back on but it is happening very frequently and will go out again as soon as I start driving. I was told that there is a recall for this and want more information. It is not safe.

   NHTSA complaint #11554409 · source
5. Filed Feb 6, 2023MIElectrical SystemOther / UnknownSteering

   My power steering went out after I got my car. My starter doesn’t work I have to use a button on my keys to always start my car the key will not start my car. It’s very hard to turn my car and it went out while I was making a turn and myself siblings and boyfriend almost got hit by an oncoming car. The car has not been inspected, I can have my car looked at most likely upon request unless I have work but I can come in the next available day. There were no messages or…

   NHTSA complaint #11505742 · source
6. Filed Jun 19, 2022NCElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   I have researched ford escape recalls. Each recall I have seen such as epas retention guide the bearing and fuel system is exactly what's wrong with my vehicle now. However when I look up the recall by Vin number I am only shown that I have a recall for the fuel system problem

   NHTSA complaint #11469943 · source
7. Filed Oct 5, 2021GAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   1.2010 Ford Escape Electronic Throttle Body issue investigated by the NHTSA. 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…

   NHTSA complaint #11435482 · source
8. Filed Apr 10, 202137,000 miNYElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11407340 · source
9. Filed Feb 16, 2021NYElectrical System

   Battery constantly dies if left unused for more than 2-3 days. Nothing is ever left on, no radio, no lights, nothing but something keeps draining the battery

   NHTSA complaint #11396429 · source
10. Filed Feb 11, 202176,152 miMIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    @12:56pm on 2/11/2021, my car suddenly and without warning lost all electrical power, acceleration, lights, pedal/gas completely unresponsive. The time remained on. It was 19* f with no precipitation on dry/partly snowy pavement on highway us31 just s of the north muskegon/business 31 bypass. I was going about 75 mph and adjusted the cruise control to slow for another vehicle shortly before the shutoff. It is not clear if that is related, because the timing was not…

    NHTSA complaint #11395764 · source
11. Filed Jan 15, 2021157,000 miOHElectrical SystemSteering

    Power steering stopped on car. Turned car on in the morning and got a message "power steering assist fault" on dash. Went to drive car and power steering was not working.

    NHTSA complaint #11388345 · source
12. Filed Dec 26, 2020150,251 miARElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

    This vechical is being financed through central auto sales of hot springs, arkansas. This vechical has serious issues, i contacted central auto about my car not functioning properly. It kept stalling on freeway that i was barely missed by a diesal truck hitting me. I told them it was the throttle body control power train that's keep stalling. They picked the car up kept it for 2days didn't fix it but wanted to charge me $344 for repairs that wasn't done. Got car back in same…

    NHTSA complaint #11385005 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology