How many structure and body complaints does the 2010 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 94 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Escape, about 5% of the 2,069 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Escape structure or body?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2010 Escape.

What body problems do 2010 Escape owners report most?

Owners report rusting rear quarter panels and lift gates, loose or missing subframe bolts, seat backs that fail after rear impacts, and liftgate glass that has shattered.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 6 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Escape, with a median mileage at failure of 68,000.

Is the 2010 Escape worse than other years for body complaints?

Its 5% share of complaints in this area is lower than years like 2005 (32%) and 2020 (45%), but higher than 2016, 2018, or 2019.

2010 Ford Escape Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 94 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape, about 5% of its 2,069 total complaints that year. Six crashes and six injuries were reported, with a median mileage at failure of 68,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Structure & Body complaints: 94; 5% of 2,069 complaints
All complaints this year: 2,069
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 68,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Rear seat backs recline or fail to hold position after being struck from behind, sometimes during a crash.
Rear subframe bolts reported missing or loose, allowing the rear wheels and axle to shift.
Rear quarter panels and the lift gate rust through at seams, with paint bubbling and pinholes appearing in the metal at low mileage.
Rear liftgate glass has shattered on its own in cold weather.
Power liftgate and window mechanisms stop working with no manual backup to open them.
Front subframe shows rust-through, and a lower control arm bushing has pulled loose, causing the vehicle to jerk while driving.

When 2010 Ford Escape body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 20, 2010, latest Jul 16, 2026.

94 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2014 Q3 (6).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Escape model year

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

2005449 (32%)
200667 (14%)
200722 (9%)
200846 (2%)
200934 (2%)
201094 (5%)
201152 (4%)
201276 (13%)
2013152 (6%)
2014152 (7%)
201568 (6%)
201623 (2%)
201773 (3%)
201826 (1%)
201913 (2%)
2020719 (45%)
202192 (27%)
202225 (11%)
20237 (7%)
20242 (3%)
20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many structure and body complaints does the 2010 Ford Escape have?: NHTSA lists 94 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Escape, about 5% of the 2,069 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Escape structure or body?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2010 Escape.
What body problems do 2010 Escape owners report most?: Owners report rusting rear quarter panels and lift gates, loose or missing subframe bolts, seat backs that fail after rear impacts, and liftgate glass that has shattered.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 6 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Escape, with a median mileage at failure of 68,000.
Is the 2010 Escape worse than other years for body complaints?: Its 5% share of complaints in this area is lower than years like 2005 (32%) and 2020 (45%), but higher than 2016, 2018, or 2019.