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2010 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (5%)

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2010 Ford Escape body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (85%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Ford Escape

Engine not specified

25000 mi Dashboard vibrates on passenger side near windshield...Although claiming to fix it, noise was noticeable shortly after picking up 

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2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

30100 mi Water collecting in front passenger floorboard. Repair made under warranty; unknown parts required. An earlier water leak was repaired in July 2010, soon after we bought the vehicle. 
31500 mi In heavy rain water collects in the passenger floorboard. Dealer was unable to locate the cause of the leak; appointment made with a body specialist. 
54000 mi

US $50
Follow up with body specialist from previous unsuccessful repair attempt. Hopefully this was successful; no water penetration from hose or car wash, but have yet to be in a hard rain. 

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2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

83700 mi

C $650
Wrong windshield was installed before i bought the car and it developed a severe leak , I was told that if we had had a accident that the airbags would have exploded the glass, 
9300 mi Horizontal scratches on right front window. Dealer replaced glass and outside window seal. 
62 mi Rear hatch not closing properly due to misalignment. 
32000 mi Rattle comming from the roof area, dealership determined it was a loose roof rack, issue wasn't resolved after the trip to dealership. 
94000 mi

US $90
White metal tabs holding rear window glass in place corroded and cracked and left white metal streak stains down the entire window. Replaced the tabs with genuine Motorcraft parts ourselves, about 45 minutes taking our time. 
50000 mi

US $50
Rust on passenger side rear wheel well. Numerous rust spots and 1 small hole. Less than 5 years, should of been covered by the vehicle warranty. Ford refused to fix the area but dealer where I purchased the vehicle repaired the body. 
22920 mi Rear window leaking. Replaced gasket rust was foming under weather strip around drivers door. Replaced weather strip. New weather strip was damaged during install. New one ordered. New door seal installed after the last one was damaged by tech during install. 
22940 mi Leaking rear window and hatch Water leaking through A-pillar. Turned out to be Sirius antenna gasket was not installed @factory. 3 Trips to the dealer to resolve Rear cabin soaked again Rear cabin soaked again (In total 12 trips to this dealer for this problem) Sirius antenna leak 
26040 mi Rear window leaking again 
35340 mi I noticed the rear hatch was badly rusting at the bottom seams.. I was supposed to return to the dealer this coming week but I got hit yesterday. May be a total loss. 
12000 mi visor loose, comes down while driving 
37000 mi the drivers door window was scratched. they replace the window and the outer rubber gasket 

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2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

9500 mi

US $250
The car was damaged by falling acorns in my driveway. Dent-less removal was used to remove dents on hood, roof, and on front quarter panels. 
29585 mi

US $531
Both passenger side window regulators replaced 
5580 mi WATER LEAKING IN WINDOW OF LIFTGATE 

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2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD

50840 mi tailgate severe corrosion @ bottom when hatch opened you could see the corrosion, I cannot believe that a car 4 years old got that much corrosion with no accidents or body repairs. severe wear on driver seat, scratched widnows (TSB, dealer unaware) when sold 
37200 mi

C $200
Paint in lower left wheel well pealing because of stone/rock damage. Sanded and painted. 
86600 mi

US $58
Rear window hatch seal had to be replaced because water came pouring in at the car wash. 

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2010 Ford Escape Body Problems

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