Why does A/C not work when it's hot outside?
Not much detail beyond this... A/C only blows cold air below 78 degrees or so. Above that, it only blows out hot air.

The 2010 Ford Escape represents Ford's continuing commitment to providing affordable, state-of-the-art safety, navigation, and entertainment technology to the ordinary driving public. This five-passenger, five-door compact SUV offers roominess without the bulk, performance without the price, and style without the rudeness of those full-size SUVs that are simply too big for civilized city driving. The 2010 Escape is available in three trim levels, the base XLS, mid-level XLT, and high-end Limited, with each available in either a front-wheel-drive (FWD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration. All three trims also offer split-folding rear seats that provide 66 cubic feet of cargo space when folded flat.
A couple of engine and transmission choices are available for the 2010 Ford Escape SUV, with the standard being a 2.5-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder (I4) engine and five-speed manual transmission that equips the base front-wheel-drive XLS trim. This pairing delivers 171 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 22/28 mpg. A six-speed automatic transmission is also offered as an option for the 2010 Escape XLS, and comes standard with each of the Escape’s other trims. Additionally, for both the ’09 Escape XLT and Limited trims, a 3.0-liter V6 engine is available with the standard six-speed automatic. This powerplant puts out 240 hp and 223 lb-ft of torque, and allows either V6-equipped trim to tow 3,500 pounds when the available Class II trailer hitch package is chosen. The EPA rates the 3.0-liter V6 at 18/26.
Standard appearance, comfort, and convenience features for the 2010 Ford Escape XLS include 16-inch alloy wheels, cloth front bucket seats, split-folding rear seats, power windows, door locks, and mirrors, cruise control, tilt-wheel steering, air conditioning, and an MP3-compatable single-CD player with four speakers. The XLT trim adds a roof rack, six-way power driver’s seat, front center and overhead storage consoles, leather-wrapped steering wheel, front and rear floor mats, and Sirius XM satellite radio to the mix, while the 2010 Escape Limited offers standard leather upholstery, heated front seats and outside mirrors, Bluetooth connectivity, and a USB connection. Each of the ’09 Escape AWD trims features a limited-slip rear differential.
Such options as the Ford SYNC Infotainment System, voice-activated DVD navigation, and integrated side steps are offered with the 2010 Ford Escape XLS. The XLT trim offers an available power moonroof, remote start, a Sport Appearance Package with leather and chrome upgrades, 17-inch premium black wheels with chrome ring, and a 320-watt premium audio system with seven speakers. The 2010 Escape Limited, of course, features all that, plus the optional Auto Park System that takes some of the stress out of parallel parking.
Newly added for 2010, the available Auto Park System, rear-view camera, integrated spotter mirrors, and MyKey speed and audio limiting system join together to add further luster to the 2010 Ford Escape SUV's long-standing, best-in-class safety performance. Four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, and supplemental front and rear head airbags, as well as available front fog/driving lights and dusk-sensing headlights remain among the safety features for the 2010 Escape. A fly in the safety ointment, however, is Ford's odd decision to replace the Escape's rear disc brakes with drum brakes in 2009, resulting in a noticeable degradation in braking performance.
Owners of the 2009 Ford Escape laud its fuel economy, SYNC Infotainment System, and Bluetooth technology, but complain of uncomfortable seats. Owners also praise the ’09 Escape’s roomy cabin, but have issues with build quality, including some shoddy cabin materials. By and large, however, owners of the ’09 Escape are wooed by its ideal size, value, styling, creature comforts, and strong safety ratings.
Not much detail beyond this... A/C only blows cold air below 78 degrees or so. Above that, it only blows out hot air.
If I don't drive my 2010 Ford Escape about every 2 weeks? The battery dies. I've had a mechanic check EVERYTHING, but he could not find anything wrong. No parasitic battery drain anywhere.
I bought my escape to tow behind my motorhome. First time out the transmission burned up. Ford replaced it and said there were no problems towing 4 wheels down. Is anyone having troubles or success with this feature.
What could this be?
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: dual speed
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.51
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: dual speed
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Door trim: vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: dual speed
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 40GB · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: chrome
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: dual speed
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Door trim: vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · SYNC System: voice activated communication and entertainment system · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.51
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: dual speed
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 40GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.51
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: chrome
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: dual speed