2010 Ford Escape vs 2010 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Ford Escape | 2010 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,068 | 115 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 25 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 15–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 56,355 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 558 | 14 |
| Power Train | 508 | 28 |
| Engine | 493 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 440 | 8 |
| Steering | 422 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 216 | 12 |
| Structure | 84 | 1 |
| Visibility | 69 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 355 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 269 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 156 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 122 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 83 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 80 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 56 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 0 |
2010 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.