2010 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape Hybrid years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. That ranks 9th out of 15 Escape Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (18 complaints, 31%), typically at around 125,006 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 59owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 18 | 31% | 125,006 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 22% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 20% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 14% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 8% | 60,900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 8% | 43,130 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% | 79,615 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 60,150 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 64,650 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 30,963 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Loss of power steering while driving (DP15001) — opened Apr 1, 2015, closed Jun 14, 2018.
- Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction (DP12006) — opened Oct 2, 2012, closed Feb 21, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Ford Escape Hybrid years
← 2009 Escape Hybrid · 2011 Escape Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 68 | 0 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 1 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 288 | 1 |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 | 59 | 0 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 153 | 0 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 443 | 0 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 0 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 219 | 0 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 178 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners most often report steering, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape Hybrid model years, the 2010 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.