2010 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls and problems
No recalls and 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid.
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2010 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started and was still in park(P) in the driveway, the steering wheel failed to turn and seemed to be seized. The contact stated that the "Power Steering Assist" warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "Power Steering Failure" message displayed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who determined that the Power Steering Control Module…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that she was able to continue…
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…
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)…
Escape Hybrid model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 124 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 443 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 153 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2008 Escape Hybrid has the most complaints (443). All Ford Escape Hybrid years →
Questions
- Does the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (18 complaints), followed by service brakes (13).
- How many 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 59 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 25, 2024.