2010 FORD ESCAPE Electrical Systemignition Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2010 FORD ESCAPE
3 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Additionally, on several occasions, the vehicle failed to immediately start. The contact replaced the ignition switch, battery, starter, and alternator; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 150,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO FORCE THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION IN ORDER TO START THE ENGINE. IT SOMETIMES TOOK SEVERAL MINUTES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DIERS FORD LINCOLN (2445 N BROAD ST, FREMONT, NE) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING AND IGNITION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. *TT
2010 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS A FAST IDLE SPEED, IGNITION KEY LOCK PROBLEM AND A SOFT BRAKE PROBLEM. *TGW THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE IDLE SPEED LOWERED TO 500 RPM. THE DEALER STATED THAT COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THE IDLE WAS SET AT THE FACTORY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL FORWARD AND BACKWARDS DUE TO THE FAST IDLE SPEED. HE ALMOST HIT THE BACK OF A BUILDING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE. THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN IN THE IGNITION WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO START THE VEHICLE. *JB
Other 2010 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Vehicle Speed Control
557 complaints
Engine
493 complaints
Power Train
492 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
439 complaints
Steering
409 complaints
Electrical System
204 complaints
Unknown Or Other
91 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
68 complaints
Structurebody
57 complaints
Service Brakes
43 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
32 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
30 complaints
Visibility
29 complaints
Suspension
28 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
27 complaints
Visibilitywiper
23 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
14 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Structure
11 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
9 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Structureframe And Members
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Structurebodytailgate
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint