How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Escape?

NHTSA lists 78 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape, which is 4% of the 2,069 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2010 Ford Escape brake problems?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint category for the 2010 Ford Escape.

At what mileage do 2010 Ford Escape brake problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints is 76,000 miles.

Did the 2010 Ford Escape brake issues cause crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to this complaint category, with no injuries reported.

How does 2010 compare to other Ford Escape years for brake complaints?

The 2010 Escape's 78 brake complaints (4% share) is lower than 2008's 171 complaints (9% share) and 2009's 130 complaints (8% share), but higher in raw count than several later years like 2019's 10 complaints.

2010 Ford Escape Brakes Problems

NHTSA logged 78 brake complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape, 4% of its 2,069 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 76,000. No related recall exists for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints: 78; 4% of 2,069 complaints
All complaints this year: 2,069
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 76,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report unintended forward surge or lunge while braking at low speed, sometimes resulting in a crash into another vehicle or object.
Some describe the brake pedal feeling soft or sinking, with a brake system failure warning appearing intermittently before the pedal firmed up again after restarting the vehicle.
Several owners report the brake pedal seizing to the floorboard, with dealers identifying the master cylinder as the source.
Clicking, cracking, or howling noises were reported during braking, in some cases traced to rotors or the drive shaft rather than the brake system itself.
One owner reported the accelerator and brake pedals sitting too close together, causing unintentional simultaneous pedal contact.

When 2010 Ford Escape brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 13, 2010, latest Oct 26, 2025.

78 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2025 Q4; peak 2013 Q3 (13).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Escape model year

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

200582 (6%)
200671 (15%)
200752 (20%)
2008171 (9%)
2009130 (8%)
201078 (4%)
201142 (3%)
201224 (4%)
2013107 (4%)
201447 (2%)
201535 (3%)
201629 (3%)
201758 (2%)
201831 (2%)
201910 (2%)
202047 (3%)
202150 (14%)
202234 (15%)
20234 (4%)
20243 (4%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Escape?: NHTSA lists 78 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape, which is 4% of the 2,069 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2010 Ford Escape brake problems?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint category for the 2010 Ford Escape.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford Escape brake problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints is 76,000 miles.
Did the 2010 Ford Escape brake issues cause crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to this complaint category, with no injuries reported.
How does 2010 compare to other Ford Escape years for brake complaints?: The 2010 Escape's 78 brake complaints (4% share) is lower than 2008's 171 complaints (9% share) and 2009's 130 complaints (8% share), but higher in raw count than several later years like 2019's 10 complaints.