Three problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 2010 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2010 Escape.
Air conditioning does not work and radiator fan running constantly and loudly sounding as if it will blow up. The air conditioning system parts have been replaced as have the radiator fan relay switch. The issues are re-occuring again. Ford dealerships claim they have no knowledge of this problem or of a fix, although there are many similar complaints online. Theses issues appear somehow to be related because when the rad fan is on high, soon after the air conditioning unit dumps the coolant. I just had a 5,000 mile oil change and inspection and the coolant was said to have been filthy, but it had just been replaced in early July 2017, when the air conditioning unit dumped it. The air conditioning is not working and the rad fan is running on high all the time.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the air conditioning unit failed to operate properly and blew hot air through the vents. The vehicle was taken to west hill Ford (1100 oyster bay Ave s, bremerton, wa 98312) where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner switch, condenser, and the expansion valve needed to be replaced. Also, the air conditioning system needed to be recharged. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to west hill Ford where it was diagnosed that the receiver dryer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. The VIN was not provided.
The air conditioner on these cars are defective. There are numerous complaints online regarding the air not working. There seems to also be an issue with the front end wheel bearing/suspension.