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Ford Escape

2010–2014 only

11,957 classified complaints 27 recalls

1,327,195 sold in the US for 2010–2014.

66 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2010–2014 Ford Escape models have 11,957 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 27 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 51,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2010–2014 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Escape report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2010–2014 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 3,317 complaints · 25/10k sold

Median onset: 51,000 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 1,226 complaints · 9.2/10k sold

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 0.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 899 complaints · 6.8/10k sold

Median onset: 103,334 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 767 complaints · 5.8/10k sold

Median onset: 72,000 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 611 complaints · 4.6/10k sold

Median onset: 50,000 miles. 6.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 536 complaints · 4.0/10k sold

Median onset: 97,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 488 complaints · 3.7/10k sold

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 1.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 472 complaints · 3.6/10k sold

Median onset: 94,830 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2010–2014 compare with other Escape years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2010–2014 model years. See the full Ford Escape report for every year and full specs/safety data.