2010 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 42 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape, 2% of the 2,069 total complaints filed for that model year. Median mileage at failure was 95,000. No related recall is listed for this problem area.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 42
- 2% of 2,069 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 2,069
- 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 over bumps and dips, sometimes traced to shock rebound or sway bar bushings that keep returning after repair.
- Some drivers describe a control arm breaking along with the CV axle, causing the vehicle to stall in the middle of the road.
- Reports describe rear subframe bolts missing or loose, which owners say let the rear wheels and axle come close to separating from the vehicle.
- Several complaints mention tire tread cracking across all four tires well before expected wear.
- Owners report control arm corrosion severe enough that a certified dealer inspection found dangerous separation risk.
- One driver reported the vehicle became uncontrollable after hitting a speed bump, leading to a crash into a parked vehicle.
When 2010 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 23, 2010, latest Jul 16, 2026.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Escape?
- NHTSA lists 42 complaints in this area for the 2010 Escape, which is 2% of the 2,069 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Escape suspension or wheels?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Escape.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 Escape?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 95,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes linked to suspension issues on the 2010 Escape?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries tied to suspension, wheels & tires complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2010 Escape compare to other years for this problem?
- The 2010 Escape's 42 complaints and 2% share are lower than the 2005 model year, which had 500 complaints and a 36% share, the highest in the lineup.