One problem related to transmission slip out of gear has 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.
While pulling off from a stop sign under moderate acceleration the transmission "flared" dropping out of gear causing the vehicle to stop accelerating, and the engine to rev. After letting off the accelerator the vehicle regained power. This happened numerous times over the day. Finally took it to a dealer for inspection.