Is the 2010 FORD Escape safe to drive?

The 2010 FORD Escape has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 10V222000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

What Happened

The park rod guide retention pin in your vehicle is a small metal piece that helps keep your transmission in place. In some 2010 Fusions, Milans, and Escapes, this pin wasn't properly installed.

Risk if Unfixed

If you park on an incline without engaging the parking brake, your vehicle could roll away, potentially causing a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will fix the issue by properly installing the park rod guide retention pin – at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #10V222000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 10V222000

What This Recall Means

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?