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2010 Ford Escape recalls and problems

3 recalls and 2,070 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Ford Escape.

3
recalls
2,070
owner complaints
29
complaints mentioning a crash
3
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Ford Escape recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 16V777000 · reported October 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · 329,265 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.

Steering: electric power assist system

NHTSA campaign 14V284000 · reported May 29, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · 740,878 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
The risk
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 10V222000 · reported May 24, 2010 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 19 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, milan, and escape vehicles manufactured from february 27, through march 26, 2010. The park rod guide retention pin may not have been properly installed which fails to conform to the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention".
The risk
A vehicle parked without an engaged park pawl and without an applied parking brake may have unintended movement which may cause a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 and for the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (tdd). Representatives are available monday through friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.

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.

Sep 26, 2026 · Steering

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist Power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds. Steering locks up while driving. This has happened 3 times within the last 6 months. Before this, the last few years it has been difficult starting the car with the key. It…

Sep 11, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline

The gas tank is leaking gas on the gas tank inlet plastic yellow retainer ring appears to be broken. This gas leak has put safety family members at risk. It appears to be a manufacturer defect built defective.

Jul 16, 2026 · Structure

1. I purchased a 2010 Ford Escape that had a preexisting rusted frame defect. That is shown by the Ford vehicle history report and related service documentation, which support that the problem existed before I took possession of the vehicle. The vehicle was determined as unsafe to drive and later broke down after the…

Jul 2, 2026 · Unknown or other

I own a 2010 Ford Escape, VIN […]. Last year in 2025, my power steering went out. I found out it was from a safety recall. I took it to the Ford dealership in Sandusky, MI. They told me it wasn't a safety recall and they would not cover it. I have been searching online for a YEAR, and I finally found where that…

Jun 4, 2026 · Suspension

Front subframe on the right side prematurely rusts, causing the vehicle to loose steering and pull to the right.

Escape model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2007 2254152
2008 31,974596
2009 11,693342
2010 32,070293
2011 21,318387
2012 1604383
2013 182,7534991

Across all years, the 2013 Escape has the most complaints (2,753). All Ford Escape years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Ford Escape, the most recent reported on October 26, 2016 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Escape?
Owners have filed 2,070 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (558 complaints), followed by power train (508).
How many 2010 Ford Escape complaints mention a crash or fire?
29 of 2,070 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 23 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 26, 2026.