Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Ford Escape
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Ford Escape has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,071 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V777000 Fuel Delivery Module may Crack and cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15E045000 Front Wheel Bearing has Wrong Dimensions NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V284000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E043000 AFTERMARKET SEAT COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V222000 PARK ROD GUIDE RETENSION PIN NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 558 complaints
- Power Train 508 complaints
- Engine 493 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 441 complaints
- Steering 424 complaints
- Electrical System 217 complaints
Of the 2,071 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 2,071 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Ford Escape shows a below-average reliability rating due to a considerable number of owner complaints and five NHTSA recall campaigns. The most common issues surround the vehicle speed control, power train, engine, and fuel system components. The data indicates prevalent issues, although some specifics on failure mileage or repair costs are limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| vehicle speed control | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | very common |
| power train | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | very common |
| engine | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| fuel system | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | common |
| steering | Unknown | $200–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Battery replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive steering
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Irregular speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Ford Escape at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.