2010 Ford Escape Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 440 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2010 Ford Escape, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (38% of reports).
- 440fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 56,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 168 of 440 complaints (38%)
- Fuel gasoline: mentioned in 62 of 440 complaints (14%)
- Side road: mentioned in 60 of 440 complaints (14%)
- Off restarted: mentioned in 34 of 440 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2010 Ford Escape at $600, and half of them between $560 and $710.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 351 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 440 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Escape fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escape | 1 | 33% | — |
| 2025 Escape | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Escape | 5 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Escape | 7 | 7% | — |
| 2022 Escape | 24 | 10% | — |
| 2021 Escape | 29 | 8% | — |
| 2020 Escape | 77 | 5% | — |
| 2019 Escape | 17 | 3% | — |
| 2018 Escape | 45 | 2% | 105,000 |
| 2017 Escape | 72 | 3% | 34,800 |
| 2016 Escape | 62 | 5% | 68,000 |
| 2015 Escape | 50 | 4% | 50,950 |
| 2014 Escape | 121 | 6% | 61,342 |
| 2013 Escape | 247 | 9% | 76,124 |
| 2012 Escape | 137 | 23% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Escape | 253 | 19% | 49,000 |
| 2010 Escape | 440 | 21% | 56,000 |
| 2009 Escape | 116 | 7% | 71,552 |
| 2008 Escape | 36 | 2% | 96,000 |
| 2007 Escape | 11 | 4% | 73,000 |
| 2006 Escape | 18 | 4% | 97,000 |
| 2005 Escape | 29 | 2% | 115,000 |
| 2004 Escape | 7 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 2003 Escape | 7 | 1% | 101,995 |
| 2002 Escape | 16 | 2% | 124,000 |
| 2001 Escape | 5 | 1% | 164,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2010 Ford Escape. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I recently bought this vehicle, I think about three months ago, used obviously. I will be going down the road, and for no apparent reason the vehicle will lose power steering. Not often but about once a month. Also, the majority of the time I can smell fuel from outside the vehicle. It most…
There is oil leak that cannot be found. I have taken that truck to 3 different mechanics, conducted 3 different diagnostics using the dye and everything and the source of this leak cannot be found and is causing me problems.
My vehicle is not able to pass the inspection and I have had a brand new gas tank put in and the engine lights are always on. I canât get a new tag for the car and I have been pulled over by police 5 times now and received a citation due to this issue. Please if possible could you help me with…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Ford Escapes have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 440 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2010 Ford Escape (21% of the 2,070 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford Escape fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2010 Ford Escape?
Owners report a typical cost of $600 (half paid between $560 and $710), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2010 Ford Escape?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 168 of 440 complaints, followed by “fuel gasoline” (62).
Other 2010 Ford Escape problems
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (558)
- Power Train problems (508)
- Engine problems (493)
- Steering problems (423)
- Electrical System problems (216)
- Structure problems (84)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (71)
- Visibility problems (69)
See all 2010 Ford Escape problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Escape years.