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Ford Escape 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Ford Escape: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

2,070Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
46Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Speed Control558 complaints

558 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine528 complaints

528 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System512 complaints

512 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V777000.

Power Train508 complaints

508 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V222000.

Steering425 complaints

425 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V284000.

Electrical System217 complaints

217 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility94 complaints

94 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other93 complaints

93 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure92 complaints

92 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V222000Reported May 24, 2010 - 19 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 19 vehicles across all affected models.

14V284000Reported May 29, 2014 - 740,878 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 740,878 vehicles across all affected models.

16V777000Reported October 26, 2016 - 329,265 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 329,265 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP12006Opened October 2, 2012 - Closed February 21, 2013

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP15001Opened April 1, 2015 - Closed June 14, 2018

Loss of power steering while driving. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11016Opened April 27, 2011 - Closed August 18, 2011

Rear Liftgate Window Glass Breakage. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11016Opened April 27, 2011 - Closed August 18, 2011

Rear Liftgate Window Glass Breakage. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11016Opened April 27, 2011 - Closed August 18, 2011

Rear Liftgate Window Glass Breakage. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11016Opened April 27, 2011 - Closed August 18, 2011

Rear Liftgate Window Glass Breakage. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11016Opened April 27, 2011 - Closed August 18, 2011

Rear Liftgate Window Glass Breakage. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE13003Opened February 21, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20091
201049
201126
201289
2013910
2014160
201590
2016100
2017126
2018150
201986
202072
202146
202242
202342
202435
202528
202618
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.