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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 244 repairs.
2010 Ford Escape electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 49 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
| 32240 mi C $339 |
Rear hatch would not open at all. They replaced the latch and solinoid |
| 9000 mi | Purchased 9/17/09 taken into Service 12/09 due to excessive white flakes coming from A/C vents told they received TSB bulletin 09-21-6 these are toxic flakes. The car has been into service 6 times and is in service Would like contact others Escape is currently in Service Ford Service reps have seen the toxic flakes and continue to ignore the seriousness and my health related problems. Would love to hear from another Escape owner with similar problem. |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 86152 mi US $100 |
Air was blowing very warm air out of system. New blower motor and accumulator installed. A/C charged The repair was covered under extended premium warrantee except for 100.00 deductible |
| 120000 mi US $100 |
Condenser coil had a leak. Believe a rock or something caused the leak. |
| 60000 mi US $30 |
Replace AC blower motor resistor |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 23000 mi US $165 |
Replaced OEM battery. |
| 49000 mi | The AC no longer was producing cold air, we assumed it was in need of a recharge, but the charge of the system was normal. Upon further investigation, we found that the AC compressor isnt engaging when the AC button is engaged. No fix yet. |
| 49700 mi | The AC was fixed, I believe the dealership found some kind of electrical connection that had become disconnected due to earlier work, possibly when it was brought in for a recall service to be performed. |
| 53700 mi US $25 |
The blower motor stopped operating on any setting other then maximum speed. The blower motor resistor was faulty. Repaired ourselves, took about 10 minutes |
| 54700 mi US $1076 |
AC system, blowing warm air. Dealer replaced Receiever/Drier and flushed system. Did not fix problem so 2 weeks later dealer flushed again with new machine and now operating properly. Otherwise would replace at least condenser too. |
| 59100 mi US $280 |
AC leak 1 year after fixing. Replaced a few seals and refilled. |
| 67700 mi US $150 |
Blower motor resistor had shorted out. Resistor was replaced. |
| 81000 mi US $125 |
I replace a faulty rear wiper motor |
| 88000 mi US $500 |
Sensor needed to be replaced. AC did not work. |
| 110000 mi US $500 |
Air conditioning compressor needed replacing |
| 126000 mi US $500 |
the starter need to be replaced. Very difficult to start car with key. |
| 29860 mi | Dash lights and radio would blink on and off. Dealer changed a part and car was fixed in approx. one hour after also doing the regular maintenance. |
| 46500 mi US $75 |
Replaced blower resister because fan did not work on lowest 2 speeds. |
| 66000 mi US $80 |
Replaced blower motor resistor for the second time. First one replaced about 3 years ago and part is not under warranty any longer. |
| 8120 mi | Ford "CODE" Alarm system and remote starter keeps false alarming at all hours for no reason. Ford dealership says all Escape vehicles have this problem with the Ford alarm system (installed at the dealership). Replacing at my cost. |
| 9920 mi | electronic stability, 4X4 doesn't work. Light on dash. Dealer reset sensor for electronic stability and 4X4 |
| 32000 mi | Sync voice recognition malfunctoned - no longer identified the names in my phone book. Unable to make outgoing calls unless memorized number - I live in a hands-free State. A module was replaced to rectify the problem. |
| 42700 mi US $85 |
Fan not working on speed 1 or 2. Blower Motor Resistor was replaced, fixing the problem. |
| 44900 mi US $500 |
AC was not working. Standard AC check by dealer revealed that an internal part had disinigrated and spread plastic chunks throughout the system rendering it inoperable and only repairable through replacement of entire system. |
| 76800 mi | Rear windshield wiper motor died. Replaced motor. |
| 115000 mi US $25 |
rheostat that controls fan blower and A/C |
| 3800 mi | Built-in microphone for SYNC system not picking up voice commands, voice could barely be heard on SYNC connected phone calls. Found TSB on-line related to this and provided copy. Dealer ordered parts. Parts installed to fix SYNC microphone. |
| 8060 mi | SYNC USB stopped working. Dealer removed fuse and re-set the system |
| 22920 mi | rear defrost not working after rear window seal replaced. |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 99200 mi C $100 |
Air conditioning failed causing the main cooling fans to run continuously.. |
| 63240 mi C $550 |
Gradually lost cooling and drying ability. |
| 112540 mi C $700 |
Alleged A/C leak. System would not recharge with kit. Brought the car in, "leak" detected at joint by radiator using dye. |
| 85400 mi US $300 |
The car no longer put out cold air. |
| 34000 mi US $700 |
AC condenser replaced. |
| 44000 mi US $190 |
Replace right rear door window regulator and motor |
| 64100 mi US $150 |
TPMS sensor went bad and needed to be replaced |
| 156000 mi US $1100 |
AC Condenser failed. Condenser was replaced and system recharged |
| 70000 mi US $50 |
HVAC blower motor not working on speeds 1 and 2. Blower motor resistor replaced by CarMax service. Only charge was $50.00 deductible on CarMax MaxCare extended service agreement. |
| 75000 mi US $6000 |
Replaced entire AC system - Dessicant container broke and spread powder throughtout system causing AC to shut down and not work properly |
| 134000 mi US $500 |
Air conditioner hose replaced |
| 155000 mi US $1000 |
Hoses replaced |
| 157300 mi | Air conditioner was NOT repaired but will require approx $1400 to repair. Water in the air conditioner freezes and causes AC to stop working until it thaws out |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| 113460 mi C $348 |
Repair Rear Wiper Motor, Arm, and Blade. The wiper motor failed. It appeared that water had been rusting out the motor. The dealership indicated that this is rare, but it looks like there is a better cover over the mechanism with the new one. |
| 168020 mi C $600 |
Replaced starter |
| 25000 mi US $26 |
Battery failure |
| 130000 mi US $300 |
Replaced alternator. Air condition needs to be replaced asap. |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48360 mi $1000 |
Learned of known problem where faulty desiccator bag in A/C system explodes corrupting entire system and require complete replacement of all A/C parts including compressor, condenser etc, etc. Ford's fault but like all factory problems owner must repair. Due to advance notice from Ford mechanic, changed part as preventative measure with new improved part. |
| 55800 mi $35 |
No low speeds on ventilation fan. Replace resister to fix. |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 79000 mi US $120 |
Needed a new 12 V battery |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 58000 mi | a/c went out after four years almost to the week. Dealer did fine job and replaced needed parts. Only expense of this kind in four years. |
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