Overview & Reviews
The 2010 Ford Escape gains a new driver-side mirror that's said to improve the driver's ability to check the vehicle's blind spot. There are also a few optional features for 2010, including a rearview camera, an automatic parallel-parking "Auto Park" feature and MyKey, which allows parents to limit speed and audio volume for their teen drivers. Heated seats are also now standard on the Limited.
- Innovative high-tech features, impressive crash scores, peppy performance.
- Feels old compared to rivals, poor braking performance, non-reclining rear seat is difficult to fold.
User Reviews:
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Do not buy! - 2010 Ford Escape
By rollysoc - September 17 - 2:00 amBought March 2010. A month later developed chirping noise when accelerating from a stop. Ford said part of the AWD sensing system, could/ would not be fixed. In July, began to have starting problems (wouldnt turn over then would), took to dealer and they couldnt recreate trouble. 8/16/10 Wouldnt start and then did. Called dealer scheduled to bring in on 8/17/10. 8/17/10 It wouldnt start, towed to dealer. Reported to be a Process Control Unit (the brain). Picked up from dealer on 9/7/10 and on 9/9/10 it wouldnt start again. Towed to dealer again. 9/16/10 Traded in and bought another car, NOT a Ford. Dealer was great willing to work with me, Ford wouldnt. Found On Road Dead, so true.
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Great Car. some quips - 2010 Ford Escape
By moonweyes - September 10 - 2:00 amThis is my second Ford Escape. I bought my first one used and ended up trading it in for a brand new one. I love this car! But I do have to say, the 4 cyl, even with its upgrades, does not beat a 6 cyl. The pick up is not as great as I am used to, so i have to compensate when accelerating onto the freeway. Also, the accelerator pedal doesnt always respond immediately - it seems to hesitate and then lurches a little - but only when I am doing under 20 mph. Its like the computer system goes into sleep mode at slow speed. Sync is new to me and its great! Anyone who gets into my car cannot believe how roomy it is (I carpool, a lot). I see why they are used for cabs in San Francisco. No fires.
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Drive Train - 2010 Ford Escape
By Jim.Lewis - September 7 - 11:46 pmDoes anyone have a squeak when taking off from a full stop. Our 2010 does and would like to know what it is, if it is a fault I would like it looked at before warranty is over. Really like the vehicle other than that.
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Uncertain if this was a good purchase... - 2010 Ford Escape
By River - August 29 - 4:19 pmI bought it during employee pricing-so cheapest on market at time. I traded in my 07 V6 mustang- & I miss the power. Thought fuel efficiency would make up for it- but theres hardly a difference -engine has to rev harder to perform and eats up fuel to do it. And Braking is a joke! I braked suddenly in a parking lot & felt the vehicle skip before halting. It doesnt feel very safe to me! Interior looks alright, but not nearly so stylish as other SUVs. And a/c vents take a lot of fussing to re-adjust with 2 separate handles for each one. Storage area is good- but back seats are awkward to bring down. If Id had more $$ I wouldve chosen a Kia Sorento.
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I love my 2010 Escape! - 2010 Ford Escape
By Melissa - August 27 - 9:33 amI am very happy with my escape. Very fun to drive and gets good gas mileage 24-26 mpg. This is the first Ford that I have ever owned and so far no complaints.
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Ergonomics - 2010 Ford Escape
By firefighter - August 25 - 8:58 pmThe instrument panel needs a complete overhaul. The compass and temperature readout cant be seen in the daylight hours. The display could be moved down and the air vent up. Think the engineer who designed this set up, slept through the ergonomics class. Other than that the vehicle has been a good buy. Have owned for 9 months and am well satisfied with the car.
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Transmissions - 2010 Ford Escape
By Jackieg328 - August 25 - 6:10 pmThis is the second Ford I have owned and I am very disappointed with the performance of the car as well as the service (or lack thereof) that was given to me at Webb Ford, Indiana. There was a recall on a valve that was on the trans. After that was "fixed", the trans broke down. I took it to Webb where they told me nothing was wrong with it. I asked another mechanic to look at it, he agreed w/ me. It took 16 days to repair & I now have a rebuilt trans in a car with less 7,000 miles on it. Has anyone else experienced these problems with the car or with Webb Ford?
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Gas Mileage - 2010 Ford Escape
By Staten Island,NY - August 20 - 3:18 pmVery happy with our new escape. Had a transmission recall already but very easy to fix. Dont believe the mileage they tell you that youll get. Im averaging 17 in town but did get 26.7 on the highway already. All in all, were happy with it for the reasonable price we paid.
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Dont Do It - 2010 Ford Escape
By Philip B - August 9 - 2:54 pmThis is the worst Vehicle I have ever had the misfortune to drive. The Constant noise from the never ending high rev shifting (6speeds). The acceleration feels like youre pushing a tennis ball against the pedal. (nothing, nothing then bam, too much) Ford should be ashamed for producing such a pile of CRAP! Makes me sick to drive it!
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Happy to be back to Ford, so far - 2010 Ford Escape
By FORDPOTTS - August 3 - 9:52 amMid 30s male and have always driven smaller cars (ford escort, vw gti, honda fit, volvo s40) but the family is bigger so we need more room. looked at the new Tuscon, equinox, rogue, outback and cr-v. all nice cars but i liked the extra room in the escape, good gas mileage and hoping that its holds up like my escort. I was blown away by the sync system (why they dont push that more in commercials i dont know) and really like the interior. road noise low, its very comfortable to sit in, i like the small things (tells you miles till empty, temp outside, problems with car). not averaging mpg what they said yet but i need to drive it more. also, ford is giving great deals on this car.
