2010 Ford Escape Hybrid: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 59 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is steering (32% of complaints).
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recalls
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owner complaints
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fire reports
77,628
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Among the quietest Escape Hybrid years (#9 of 10 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: steering (32%)
Common problems
Computed from 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)32% · 18 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)21% · 12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)12% · 7 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)12% · 7 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)7% · 4 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)5% · 3 complaints
“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while the vehicle was in Park, the transmission would slip. The vehicle would move without the parking brake being deactivated. The contact researched and found a possible failure with the Park retention pin. The contact contacted the dealer who stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 10V222000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,500”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape hybrid. While the contact's wife was driving 60 mph, an odor of fuel emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the failure could be attributed to NHTSA campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2020
“The electric power steering stopped working 3 times while driving my daughter had to put the flasher on and muscle the car to the side of the road the last time she was almost hit by another car. At the same time the radio and fdim would come on erratically and really loud. Took the car to larry h miller ford in slc utah they charged her 90.00 which she never agreed to, reprogrammed the car only and replaced no parts. Larry miller ford sent my daughter out with a car that is not safe, the radio and fdim still go off and on in a startling fashion and knowing that this problem will most likely occur again. I just want the car fixed so all safety hazards are addressed.”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2019
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“While I was driving during colder weather suddenly it lost complete steering power this resulted in very hard steering. This occurred a few more times. There was no warning lights prior to this happening and no warning lights during the failure.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 15 mph and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle lost steering ability. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who determined that the electric power steering assist failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was driven to latham ford (637 columbia street ext, latham, ny 12110) and was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 231,000.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2018
“The check brake system light comes on, red brake warning light, audible alarm and brake pedal to the floor. The hev stops working and the gas motor doesn't shutoff. This has happen a number of times ford dealer "no codes found, unable to duplicate". Have had a complete brake job done, with upgraded parts as recommended. Problem still continues to come and go intermittently. Talk to other ford escape hybrid owners and all seem to have the same problem with the check brake system and the pedal to the floor when brakes are applied.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2018
“While driving our car, in good weather, (110,000 miles on the vehicle) flashed error message "check brake system" it lost all assisted brakes and we had to mash the brakes to the floor to brake adequately. Fortunately we weren't on a highway or in any traffic otherwise this would have absolutely caused an accident. Ford is saying it'll cost upwards of 5k to have the brakes fixed, it's an electronic module that they believe is defective, they aren't sure if this will fully fix the issue. I have found many other reports of the same issue with the ford escape hybrids. This should be recalled and fixed by ford as obviously any loss of brake function is unacceptable in my opinion.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2018
“When trying to get the car from stop to start the gear are not working correclty seem to skip from 2nd to 1st and studders when trying to move.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2018
“Power steering: wife started car with baby in the back, and the power steering system was out. Cluster displaying "power steering assist fault". Fuse appears to be intact. Contacted ford about recall# 14s05, and multiple reps say there is no active recall, even though it's listed on the NHTSA site.”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2018
“Problem first arose while driving ~60 mph on highway, there was a slight jerk of the steering wheel, as well as a dinging-alarm heard. Did not notice a warning on the dash at the time, car drove fine the rest of the day besides this quick incident. A few days later, the power steering went out upon turning right at a stop light, steering was very hard but manageable. Upon starting the car again later the same day, I noticed a message of "power steering assist fault" on my dash along with dinging heard, and no power steering at all. Drove home without power steering, forced and difficult turning. Found that there were recalls for this problem of my car, just not for my VIN specifically.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The most complained-about area is steering (32% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 77,628 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.