How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2010 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 42 complaints in this category for the 2010 Escape, which is about 2% of the 2,068 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or wheel problems on the 2010 Ford Escape?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2010 Escape.

At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 Escape?

The median mileage at failure across reported suspension, wheels & tires complaints is 95,000 miles.

Did suspension issues on the 2010 Escape lead to crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to complaints in this category for the 2010 Escape.

How does the 2010 Escape compare to other years for this problem?

The 2010 Escape had 42 complaints in this area, similar to 2011 and 2015 which also had 42, while 2017 had the highest count at 89.

2010 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 42 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2010 Ford Escape, about 2% of that year's 2,068 total complaints. No related recalls are listed for this component area, and the median mileage at failure across reported cases is 95,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 42; 2% of 2,068
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 95,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report a clunking noise from the suspension over bumps and dips, sometimes described as a rebound-type shock failure occurring even at posted speed limits.
Some owners report the control arm breaking along with the CV axle, causing the vehicle to stall while driving at highway speed.
Owners report a repeated clunk noise felt through the floorboards during left turns, with sway bar bushings replaced but the noise returning within days.
Cracking developed along the tread of all four tires on one vehicle, with the condition not diagnosed or the tires replaced.
One owner reported extreme corrosion in the control arms found during a dealer inspection, describing the condition as a dangerous separation risk.
A flat tire could not be changed because the enclosed jack was unable to raise the vehicle high enough to remove the wheel.

When 2010 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2010, latest Jul 16, 2026.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2020 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Escape model year

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

201042 (2%)
201142 (3%)
201215 (3%)
201364 (2%)
201470 (3%)
201542 (4%)
201641 (4%)
201789 (3%)
201832 (2%)
201923 (4%)
202036 (2%)
20217 (2%)
20227 (3%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (1%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2010 Ford Escape have?: NHTSA lists 42 complaints in this category for the 2010 Escape, which is about 2% of the 2,068 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel problems on the 2010 Ford Escape?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2010 Escape.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 Escape?: The median mileage at failure across reported suspension, wheels & tires complaints is 95,000 miles.
Did suspension issues on the 2010 Escape lead to crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to complaints in this category for the 2010 Escape.
How does the 2010 Escape compare to other years for this problem?: The 2010 Escape had 42 complaints in this area, similar to 2011 and 2015 which also had 42, while 2017 had the highest count at 89.