Two problems related to carrier/rack 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.
Corrosion of hatchback brackets. I have ownened my Escape for 2 yrs and noticed the corrosion of these brackets. I was returning home from shopping and went to open the glass portion of the hatchback when the hinges broke off due to the corrosion over the years. The only thing I can think about is what if this would have happened while I was on an interstate,not a good ending. I have checked other websites and this is a very common problem with these veichles. I have even noticed this problem in shopping parking lots and other Ford Escapes on the road. Please advise what to do this is a very serious problem as well as dangerous.
Substantial amount of moisture collects on the inside of the windshield after a heavy rain. Both the driver's and the passenger's seat track assemblies started to rust as a result. The car smells like mold. Took the car to a Ford dealership (in nc where I was stationed at the time) in November 2012 and it was discovered that the drain holes in the right ride door (rear) were never punched out. That was corrected; however, the moisture problem continues. At the nc Ford dealership, it was also discovered that the rear hatch window gasket leaks. It was resealed, but not replaced. Took the car to a MA dealership in August 2013 for same leak issue. The gasket needs to be replaced. Why was this not done before in November? a window gasket is supposed to last 5-6 years not less than 3 ! car is still collecting moisture - problem not solved.