2010 Ford Escape vs 2011 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Ford Escape | 2011 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,069 | 1,316 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 49 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 3/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 20–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 57,011 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 422 | 409 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 558 | 245 |
| Power Train | 508 | 268 |
| Engine | 493 | 248 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 440 | 253 |
| Electrical System | 216 | 116 |
| Structure | 84 | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 71 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 355 | 151 |
| Loss of power | 269 | 170 |
| Check engine light | 156 | 83 |
| Hesitation / surging | 122 | 65 |
| Steering problems | 83 | 77 |
| Vibration / shaking | 80 | 49 |
| Rust / corrosion | 56 | 29 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 0 |
2010 Ford Escape
2011 Ford Escape
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.