YearToAvoid

2010 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, 29% of all 59 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 59,500. Three crashes are linked to this pattern, but no related recall is on file.

Engine complaints
17
29% of 59
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
59,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly while driving at speeds around 40-45 mph, sometimes with no warning lights.
  • Sudden unintended lunging or surging, including one case where the vehicle jumped a parking divider while parking.
  • Engine revs up and down erratically after stalling, even while in park, before shutting off on its own.
  • Loss of brake assist and a 'check braking systems' message appeared alongside engine quitting in slow traffic.
  • Vehicle decelerates abruptly from highway speed down to near a crawl even when the accelerator is pressed.
  • Stalling recurs intermittently over time, with owners reporting the same issue happening more than once.

When 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 5, 2012, latest Jun 2, 2019.

2010 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2012Mar 2013Jul 2013Sep 2013Jul 2015Jun 2016Jan 2019
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Jun 2019; peak Jun 2013 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200531 (17%)
  2. 200663 (29%)
  3. 200735 (28%)
  4. 2008123 (28%)
  5. 200936 (24%)
  6. 201017 (29%)
  7. 20119 (24%)
  8. 20123 (20%)
  9. 20134 (80%)
  10. 202070 (24%)
  11. 202140 (33%)
  12. 202234 (50%)
  13. 20234 (17%)
  14. 20241 (25%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2010 Escape Hybrid, which is 29% of all 59 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid engine stalling issue?
No related recall is listed in the data for this engine complaint pattern.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2010 Escape Hybrid?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 59,500 miles.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 3 crashes tied to this complaint area and 0 injuries and 0 fires.
How does the 2010 Escape Hybrid compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2010 model year's engine complaints make up 29% of its total complaints, a higher share than 2011 (24%), 2012 (20%), 2023 (17%), and 2024 (25%), though lower than 2013's 80%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.