10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,689 miles

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problem #49

Feb 152023

Escape

  • miles
Available for inspection upon request. Front SUB- FRAME RUSTED IN 2 ON RIGHT LOWER SIDE. Right lower control arm bushing pulled out of arm. Driving on highway car without warning jerked off the road. Could have killed everyone in the car had it collided with anything. Car is completely in drivable because it is not safe. Problem has been confirmed. No there was not any warning lights or warning. I was told by a ford mechanic that there is no way that this car should have a subframe rust through.

- Pleasant Hill , MO, USA

problem #48

Oct 172022

Escape

  • 146,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was having a routine oil change performed at an independent mechanic, she was informed that the subframe was rusted and there was metal missing. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #47

Jul 282022

Escape

  • miles
Component: Engine Cradle/Front Subframe - (9L8Z-5C145-A) Large holes rusting in it on passenger side. Mechanic recommends replacement as otherwise hole could weaken the structure to the point it breaks, control arm could pop out. Seems to have been a known issue on older models like 2001-2004, but any newer models are not covered by Ford's recall, despite many people on forums saying they have the same problem. Problem noticed by mechanic within the last year or so. Some people hypothesize the problem comes from where the AC leaks its condensate.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #46

May 232022

Escape

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the brakes was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the engine cradle frame was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #45

May 292022

Escape

  • miles
Driving down the road started hearing minor noises in the rear, then louder clunks when driving over road patches and bumps. Parked in our driveway, and inspected, found out the entire strut tower on the rear driver side tire is rusted from the frame and there is a large crack that has formed in the unibody has well. Our local Ford dealership in town sent us to the auto body shop and the auto body shop will not touch it and said park it and do not drive it. It is dangerous to myself, occupants and others on the road you can move the entire strut tower. We are stuck with a loan for a vehicle when we bought had no rust marks anywhere until after a few months. Also the roof leaks as well which was not visible when we purchased this vehicle of a lot. We took it back to the dealership we bought it from and since we bought as is, they would do nothing. They said they'd help get us in something different and will not return any calls. They had to have known this was a problem when they sold this.

- Gaylord, MI, USA

problem #44

Jul 252021

Escape

  • miles
The subframe is rotted out on the right passenger side which could cause the wheel to fall off while in transit. This is a known problem for the Ford escapes that has not been recalled by Ford. This vehicle is only 11 years old.

- Mount Morris , NY, USA

problem #43

Mar 102021

Escape

  • 180,000 miles
The vehicle was stationary - the lift gate traps water inside and has caused the lift gate to rust out so badly that it has caused me to replace the lift gate latch actuator motor and assembly on the lift gate 5 times since I purchased this vehicle in May 2010. My service dog has gotten stuck in the vehicle due to the lift gate motor becoming broken. I was unable to open the liftgate and had to take down the seats. In the event this was an emergency my service animal would've died. My service animal is too large to ride up front and she rides in the back. On occasion when my lift gate was not working, I had to rent a vehicle. In order to fix the recent issue with the gate, the shop that I took my car to had to pry open the gate and replace the motor assembly. This issue will continue until the lift gate is replaced and no longer holds water. This is a common safety issue with the Ford Escapes. Additionally, the front passenger side door also holds a lot of water. The mileage indicated is for the most recent repair, but it has happened multiple times prior to this date.

- Lorton, VA, USA

problem #42

Dec 011999

Escape

  • 0 miles
There's a dunt in the hood from something falling on

- Findlay, OH, USA

problem #41

Feb 092021

Escape

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was taken for service at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the technician noticed that the engine chassis was extremely corroded and informed the contact that the vehicle was dangerous to drive. The vehicle was later taken to moyer Ford sales Inc. (10111 al-59, foley, al 36535) where the dealer confirmed the diagnosed failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #40

Jul 192020

Escape

  • 171,000 miles
I was loading groceries into the window area of the tailgate. When the bracket cracked, appears to have corroded and cracked.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #39

Feb 172020

Escape

  • 113,488 miles
Frame on front passenger side is rusted through causing wheel to be detached from frame and also control arm. Told not to drive car at all until frame is fixed. Safety issue. Vehicle is kept in a garage. The vehicle was being inspected.

- Irwin, PA, USA

problem #38

Jul 012019

Escape

  • 120,000 miles
The rear shock upper mounting tower and support has completely rusted and detached from frame of vehicle causing rear wheel to loose contact with road. Vehicle this age should not have frame rust / damage making it unsafe to drive after research online found this is a very common issue. Manufacturing defect.

- Dingess, WV, USA

problem #37

May 012016

Escape

  • 80,000 miles
Both rear wheel wells are rusting. This starting happening around 2016. I see many other 2010 Escapes with the same issue. Ford needs to step up and there needs to be a recall on this wide-spread problem.

- Ringoes, NJ, USA

problem #36

May 012019

Escape

  • 105,200 miles
Unable to close passenger side door - won't latch or close

- Chesterland, OH, USA

problem #35

Aug 042018

Escape

  • 212,093 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While the contact was changing the oil in the vehicle, he came across rust on the subframe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the subframe was rotted and needed to be replaced. The undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 212,093. The VIN was not available.

- Burdine, KY, USA

problem #34

Jun 282018

Escape

  • 105,000 miles
Ford Escape rear window hinges. The hinges disintegrated and the glass almost caused serious injury. I luckily caught the glass before it fell. I noticed a white residue on the glass whic was from the faulty hinges. My car was in my garage.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

problem #33

Dec 112017

Escape

  • 80,000 miles
2010 Ford Escape with 80000 miles. Aprox 3ft long horizontal crack in frame on passenger side near rear wheel.

- Valley City, OH, USA

problem #32

Nov 012017

Escape

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While closing the rear hatch door, the window on the door shattered. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the plastic hinges on the door were also cracked. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- East Duedee, IL, USA

problem #31

Sep 222017

Escape

  • 45,000 miles
Rear wheel wells rusting

- Walworth, NY, USA

problem #30

Mar 082017

Escape

  • miles
My car is rusting underneath the wheel suspension. The dealer is trying to make me pay nearly $800 to clear up the rust. The paint is also beginning to peel off the whole side of the car.the top molding is coming off the top of the car. My truck was defective and would not open. I paid $140 to repair. I paid for a noise in the rear of the car while the car was under warranty of $454. I had to pay for power train deductible even though it was a recall item. The dash malfunctioned and the lights went out and I had to pay dealer $100. All charges were incurred at taylor Ford. The air condition went out last year. The top molding is coming off. I bought the car in summer 2013 with a full factory warranty. The trunk got stuck and would not open in January 2017.

- Westland, MI, USA

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