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2010 Ford Escape Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Ford Escape has 53 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Ford Escape

Powertrain
475
Steering
438
Speed Control
405
Other
206
Engine
163
Electrical
130
Visibility
84
Fuel System
69
Structure
53
Brakes
44
Suspension
22
Airbags
11
Seats
6
Wheels
5
Seat Belts
4
Lights
3

53

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 5, 2025STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEBout the vehicle from a used car dealership in Victorville and in 22 days the truck valve body gave ...
Oct 5, 2025STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEconcerns regarding my 2010 Ford Escape. Within thirty (30) days of purchase, the transmission comple...
Jun 21, 2024STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDuring routine maintenance my mechanic told me the sub frame of my 2010 FordEscape had a serious pro...
Apr 8, 2024STRUCTUREThe Front Engine Cradle sub frame is rusted out the same as the 2003-2005 escapes that were recalled
Mar 20, 2024STRUCTUREThe component that failed was the "Engine Cradle". The front end of the vehicle was visibly sagging ...
Jan 7, 2024STRUCTUREA tech showed me the frame under the car is rusted and presents that if I hit a bump I blow the fron...
Sep 10, 2023STRUCTURE1. Passenger side rear door child lock will not disengage. 2. Liftgate lock failed, and will not op...
Feb 15, 2023STRUCTUREAvailable for inspection upon request. Front SUB- FRAME RUSTED IN 2 ON RIGHT LOWER SIDE. Right lowe...
Oct 17, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was having a routine...
Jul 28, 2022STRUCTUREComponent: Engine Cradle/Front Subframe - (9L8Z-5C145-A) Large holes rusting in it on passenger sid...
May 23, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the brakes was being serviced by an in...
May 4, 2022STRUCTUREThe front suspension subframe k-frame crossmember has excessive errosion creating large gaps and hol...
Sep 28, 2021STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the sub-frame had extensive rust above ...
Jul 25, 2021STRUCTUREThe subframe is rotted out on the right passenger side which could cause the wheel to fall off while...
Mar 10, 2021STRUCTURETHE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY - THE LIFT GATE TRAPS WATER INSIDE AND HAS CAUSED THE LIFT GATE TO RUST O...
Feb 9, 2021STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR SER...
Jan 1, 2021STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v...
Jul 19, 2020STRUCTUREI WAS LOADING GROCERIES INTO THE WINDOW AREA OF THE TAILGATE. WHEN THE BRACKET CRACKED, APPEARS TO ...
Jul 1, 2019STRUCTURETHE REAR SHOCK UPPER MOUNTING TOWER AND SUPPORT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND DETACHED FROM FRAME OF VEH...
May 1, 2019STRUCTUREUNABLE TO CLOSE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR - WON'T LATCH OR CLOSE

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