general problems of the 2010 Ford Escape - part 1

The power steering assist fault warning light came up and my steering wheel became hard to steer.

Electrical issues overall and hybrid battery emits dangerous electrical current.

I don't even know where to start. Even with maintenance, this vehicle has been falling apart since I got it.

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.

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 others on the road. I have come very close to a collision on two separate occasions because of this issue. The NHTSA should force Ford to reclassify this issue as a recall with no time nor mileage limits or lift the current program time and mileage limits for people like me who are beyond the time limit who have just recently developed this problem. This is a mechanical defect as well as a safety issue. 3. Problem confirmed by Ford dealership. 4. Dash warnings - check engine light and wrench lights illuminated. In my case, these have gone on and off, vehicle demonstrates hesitations, surges, stalls, then resets itself and the vehicle functions normally. This has happened twice over the last few months. Just recently, the warning lights have stayed illuminated and the symptoms are now constant.

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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.

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 warnings to my car or any symptoms before they went out.

@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 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 immediate. I had not changed lanes in more than a mile, although the road does twist slightly in that location. I had on automatic lights, defrost and rear defrost, bluetooth audio, and cruise control. My tank was just below 1/2 full of gas and the vehicle has been maintained but is not stored in a garage overnight. I coasted to an emergency lane on the passing lane, turned the key off (other than the time, audio, and brakes, nothing else would respond. ) I started the car again after about 60 seconds, it started without problem, and I could continue to my vaccine appointment with no discernible signs of any other issue or error. It was terrifying.

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.

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.

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 position and it stalled again on me in middle of freeway almost causing a crash. I had to buy my part and had someone to put the throttle body on. Now it's the steering wheel it won't turn properly it's so hard to turn like it's lock cause it make a clicking sound before it completely lock. I contacted the dealership and told them what the problem was and they sent me a text told me to do whatever I want. This vechical is a hazard to drive. But they want $210 car note payment for a non functioning car. I asked could I trade it back in to them got no reply only about a car payment which I never missed a payment. And it also rains in the car you can here the water in the doors and the floor be soaked.

While making a turn, the electrical steering assist disengaged for a few seconds and a beeping alarm sounded three times. This happened to me on another occasion. After the second time I got the car back home and parked it until I could determine what the problem is. Found the same happenings on the NHTSA website. There was a recall on this problem and my Escape was one of the recall vins. In 2014, I took it to Ford dealership and they did whatever was required at that time. I never had an issue before the recall, and they apparently did the replacement to keep the electrical assist from disengaging. From my understanding, they extended the warranty 10 years or 150,000 miles. My Escape is at 191,000 miles currently. Ford service says they cannot fix it without me covering the cost, and if another recall is issued, Ford may reimburse me. I believe another recall should be required as vehicles today are driven more miles that 150k. It is dangerous when the steering assist disengages as no power steering is available. The steering wheel is almost impossible to turn when the assist goes out. Fortunately, I did not hit anything as the steering assist reengaged while still in my turn. If it had not reengaged at that exact time, no doubt in my mind that I would have hit the vehicle in the other lane. I was on a highway at the time it first happened and the second time it occurred I was turning into someone's driveway.

On October 19, 2020 my grandchildren and I where traveling back home from san diego, CA to georgia and as we where driving on hwy 20 in texas, I hit a bump the car became very difficult to steer. I slowly drove the car to kilgore, texas took the care to automotive super center 1505 us hwy 259 north business kilgore, TX 75663. Chandler gordy said he would check it out and call me. Chandler called me and gave me the report (see attached report). Chandler stated that to fix that unit it cost over $2,000. 00 it is very expensive I couldn't afford to have it done. I asked him what he could do so that we could get back home he said he would try and reset the sensor. Chandler reset it & we had to be careful because it might go out again and to be very careful. 10/23/2020 slowly drove homethe next day 10/26/2020 I took the car to my mechanic at cartech automotive he checked it out called me and said there was a recall on the car and to come get the car and take it to Ford so that they can fix it. I took the car to loganville Ford 3460 highway 78 loganville GA 30052 770-554-9994. I spoke with brian and upon his examination of the VIN# there was no recall on my car and that if I wanted the car checked out I would have to pay $235. 00 to have them check it. I then went and called Ford motor company customer relationship center 866-436-7332 and spoke with dana who stated that on August 4, 2014 the car was brought in and they reprogrammed the power-steering sensor/module it was reset not replaced. I told dana that this is a recall and the unit was to be replaced not reset & dana said that they have the best high tech programming systems. It was reset not replaced, dana said yes & that there is nothing else they could do for me. I then called 888-327-4236 and spoke with lavenia did my report. Ford is unwilling to replace the recall unit 14s05/NHTSA recall 14v-284.

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 drive the car it feels like its jerks slightly when going at higher speeds. Changed out the air filter, rebuilt transmission and still having problem after problems with this 2010 Ford Escape.

Electric power steering went out with 130k+ on the vehicle. There was a recall for this back in 2014 but because it wasn't "broken" in 2014 they closed the recall. Now in 2020, it is giving fault codes and it stopped working all together. Ford refuses to replace the system because it wasn't broken 6 years ago when they realized the mechanics of the system were faulty in the first place. The vehicle was being backed out of a driveway when it lost power steering almost causing an accident.

Power steering was lost while driving. Power steering is now in manual mode. Power assisted steering has failed. Dealer says that this vehicle is not part of the recall that has affected several others. Same components as other recalled Escapes. As Ford dealer charged $150 to diagnose the issue.

While driving, the steering will shut off suddenly after a small "click" sound and the power steering is suddenly gone. The battery symbol will light up randomly. All of the electric components will fail when the steering does, including the entire dash, heat/ac, radio, heated seats. It has happened when the vehicle is in motion on city streets multiple times. Sometimes the car works perfectly, other times the power steering refuses to reengage for a while. It has happened while driving forward and reversing. It doesn't seem to matter what speed I'm going, if it decided to shut off it's just gone.

While driving my Escape I lost all power steering control. Error noted was power steering assist fault.

While driving in a variety of circumstances, (in town at stoplight and accelerating on highway) my 2010 Ford Escape will just shut off. No warning, just dies. I have been to 4 mechanics including one at a Ford dealer just today. No codes show, so every time I am basically told that they "can't duplicate issue" and I am sent on my way with no remedy for what is a very dangerous malfunction. I just called Ford and started a case number to see what they will do. Judging from other comments I have read on internet, I am not hopeful. I cannot understand why a recall wasn't issued and how I am just learning about the scope of the problem now-after spending $20k on this vehicle.

All the warning lights have been persistently coming on since Aug. 2019. The speedometer stops working, all the warning lights come on, while driving, I have no clue how fast I'm going??? I can no longer start the car without having to push the thob's security lock buttons to lock/unlock for it to start. I took it to my auto mechanic at sam's auto in waterford, who thought he fixed it no problem, but I drove it off his lot, and its still doing it. That was after several attempts until now. Sam and terry think I could be in danger. I spoke to my insurance agent who said I needed to contact you about the recalls on the SUV. It's scary, and I've only had this car since 2018 when I bought it. In fact, I am copying this report to my files 12/08/2019, and to send to my insurance company. I don't feel safe in my car, and would like it repaired, so that I can trade it in, or just get rid of it. Thank you, I did call you earlier this year about this car. I had been told for sometime by my friends to contact you about this vehicle because of the many recalls. Tammy m. Thompson 248-296-0483 thomp4040@gmail. Com.

My vehicle is experiencing a throttle body failure. Per the Ford dealer it is only covered under the extended warranty if it does it during a test drive by a dealer. The vehicle is patently unsafe. It shuts down in all driving situations, highway speeds, surface road speeds, while moving. I have almost been in multiple accidents due to this issue. The local dealer - fowler Ford - is not following Ford's directive and is charging me for a diagnostic when Ford says not to. The 2010 Ford Escape is a death trap. I am now stuck with a vehicle that has had multiple recalls for less serious issues, but the one issue that can get someone killed does not qualify for a recall? this makes no sense, I am afraid to drive the vehicle, but have no choice. Why was Ford allowed to get away with an extended warranty on a part that fails randomly, while the vehicle is moving in traffic. It seems that Ford was given a pass on an issue that will get someone killed.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger window dropped down without the window button being pressed. The contact stated that the motor to move the window back up stopped working. The contact stated that the rear driver side window previously experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was an electrical issue with his vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalls intermittently. There were no warning lights illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the silver creek auto repair dealership (1881 greenwood rd, prescott, mi 48756) where the vehicle was diagnosed but the contact was not given an guaranteed diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Approximate mileage at the time of the failure was 160,000. The VIN was not provided. Sh.

Water is leaking down the inside of my back liftgate due to a poor seal around the back window. The water is slowly leaking down the liftgate glass and into the body, effecting the electrical system and the motor that opens the trunk. In short, the trunk button attempts to open but the electrical system fails to send a proper signal to the motor to open the door. The vehicle was stationary when I first discovered the issue. I have done extensive research and this seems to be happening to a lot of Ford Escapes from 2008-2012. Ford technicians have even made youtube videos explaining how and why this has happened to a lot of Escape models. It all starts with a poor seal surrounding the back window, leading to more problems down the road due to the issue.

The electric assist steering seized up whilst car was in motion and almost caused a wreck. The car has intermittent electrical malfunctions and warning lights flashing and it is getting worse. This happened all at once with very little warning and could have caused a vehicle crash with my 74 year old sickly mother at the wheel. An asce certified master mechanic I trust inspected it after the fact and advised I take the car off the road and search for a factory recall because he had never seen anything like this happen with normal wear. Be warned Ford Escape owners. This could have been fatal at high speeds during a turning maneuver. My mother was driving locally and at speeds under 50 mph.

When you turn on the key to start the car, the light come on, it dings, all that happens, but nothing happens to make it crank/start,. Its like there is no battery but everything else is lighting up and dinging, I have to repeat this 3 or 4 times for it to finally start.

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.

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.

Electronic throttle body malfunction. Vvehicle developed contamination on the internal motor contacts of the throttle body, resulting in intermittent electrical connectivity. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and wrench light illuminated and the vehicle may entered failure mode effects management (fmem) otherwise known as "limp home" mode. Vehicle lost all acceleration while in motion on a highway as well as on a city street. Electronic throttle body was repaired under Ford customer satisfaction program #13n03. Due to this fact and despite that the etb once again suffered from the same issue, Ford refused to repair the etb a second time and all costs fell upon customer.

While at highway speeds, car rmps become erratic and no response from gas peddle. Car goes idle and then stalls. Vehicle must be restarted. Yellow 'wrench' light comes on however once the car is restarted, it is no longer illuminated. No codes available from computer scan.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. Upon attempting to change a bulb within the liftgate door, the contact was unable to access the light to change the bulb. In addition, there was no manual option internally and no option to use a fob to open the liftgate hatch, which failed to open and secure when opened. The dealer (holman Ford Lincoln turnersville, 3641 rt 42 south, turnersville, NJ 08012, (888) 471-2313) was unable to determine if this was a design flaw because they provided no solution to address the failures. The manufacturer was contacted. Technical service bulletin number: 12-4-3 (structure: body: hatchback/liftgate) was referenced. The VIN was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. All the warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred on five occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed or replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the technician was still working on the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.