2011 Ford Escape problems
The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company since the 2001 model year. The first Ford SUV derived from a car platform, the Escape fell below the Ford Explorer in size; the Escape is currently sized between the Ford EcoSport and Ford Edge. The 2004 Ford Escape Hybrid was the first hybrid-electric vehicle from Ford, and the first hybrid produced as an SUV.
The first two generations of the Escape used the Ford CD2 platform (jointly developed with Mazda), leading to the release of the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner; as with the Escape, both the Tribute and Mariner were marketed in North America. In Europe, the Escape was initially branded as the Ford Maverick from 2001 to 2008 (replacing a Nissan-produced SUV).
Under the mid-2000s "One Ford" globalization strategy, the third and fourth-generation designs of the Escape have been unified with the Ford Kuga, designed by Ford of Europe. Sharing a common body and chassis underpinnings (and several engines), the Escape and Kuga are manufactured in their home markets. As with previous generations, the fourth-generation Escape is offered with gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options. Outside of North America, the Ford Escape is marketed in Australia, China, and Taiwan.
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Common 2011 Ford Escape problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Ford Escape 2011, several common problems have been reported:
- Transmission Issues: Owners have reported transmission problems with the 2011 Ford Escape, including transmission failure and slipping. Transmission failures can be sudden and occur around 60,000 miles, leading to costly repairs.
- Engine Stalling and Failure: Complaints include engine stalling without warning, engine failure, check engine light issues, and even engine fires. Repairs often involve replacing components like the coolant bypass valve, electronic throttle body, main wiring harness, or fuel sensor.
- Interior Design: While the cabin received a design overhaul with nicer materials, some complaints mention discomfort and lack of space. The seating position is too tall, lacking adjustments, and the backseat is flat without recline or fore/aft adjustments.
- Complex Cargo Space: Owners find the process of folding down the rear seats in the Escape complicated, as it requires removing headrests and tumbling the bottom cushions forward before flipping down the seatbacks. This design ensures a flat load floor but can be cumbersome for users.
- Steering Torque Sensor Recall: Ford issued a recall for the steering torque sensor in models from 2008 to 2011, addressing potential issues with this component. Recalls for safety-related concerns are typically done free of charge.
- Overall Reliability: While the Ford Escape is generally regarded as a reliable vehicle, some model years, including the 2011 Escape, have faced more reported issues compared to others. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct thorough research and inspections before purchasing a used vehicle.
These reported problems highlight key areas of concern for owners of the 2011 Ford Escape, ranging from performance issues like braking and transmission problems to interior comfort and design challenges.
Are Ford Escapes 2011 reliable?
How Reliable Is the 2011 Ford Escape? J.D. Power gives the 2011 Ford Escape a reliability rating of three out of five, which is about average.
How many miles do 2011 Ford Escapes last?
In the pre-2013 versions and hybrid models, the Escape should be able to make it about 300,000 miles before serious error. In the newer versions, it will only make it to about 200,000 miles.
What is the recall on the 2011 Ford Escape?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input.
What was the worst year for the Ford Escape?
A: Buyers should avoid the 2013, 2014, and 2008 Ford Escape models. These years are known for significant reliability issues, with the 2013 and 2014 models having serious engine and transmission problems and the 2008 model experiencing the most complaints regarding transmission and steering system issues.
Is 2011 Ford Escape reliable?
Overall a decent vehicle
Lots to like about the Escape: Decent gas mileage, performance and looks. Very reliable.
Is Ford Escape 2011 fuel efficient?
The Escape's fuel economy is good for its class. According to the EPA, a front-wheel drive (FWD) four-cylinder model should net 22/28 mpg city/highway with the manual transmission and 21/28 mpg with the optional automatic. All-wheel drive (AWD) four-cylinder models net 20/26 mpg with the automatic.
How many miles do 2011 Ford Escapes last?
In the pre-2013 versions and hybrid models, the Escape should be able to make it about 300,000 miles before serious error. In the newer versions, it will only make it to about 200,000 miles.
Is Ford Escape high maintenance?
A Ford Escape will cost about $8,721 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for popular SUV models by $412. There is also a 26.60% chance that an Escape will require a major repair during that time.
2011 Ford Escape car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Escape problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Engine problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Ford Escape vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Ford Escape
The NHTSA has received 1256 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Ford Escape. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Ford Escape vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-27
- VIN: 1FMCU0EG1BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I lose my power steering. First time it happened I had turned the steering wheel to its’ fullest extent, then lost the power steering.when I turn off the engine and restart it, the power returns. This has happened 4-5 times in the past 4-5 years… until today. Today it happened 4 times, just with normal turns (no hard banked turns) - again, I had to turn off the engine, then start it, with hopes that it reset itself. I’m 71, I CAN drive it without power steering, but I believe it’s dangerous and a safety hazard. Is my 2011 Ford Escape on a list for a replacement part? Thank you.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-18
- VIN: 1FMCU9E72BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the vehicle lost electrical power steering functionality and was nearly rear ended. The contact stated that the steering wheel was significantly difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer into a parking lot. A mobile mechanic determined that the electric power steering had failed. The mechanic turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the electrical power steering became functional. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) because the VIN was not included. A case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 204,043.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-14
- VIN: 1FMCU0DGXBK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering is inoperable and was verified by Crossroads Ford Wake Forest. Same issue as other 2011 Escapes that are covered under TSB 14-0016. My VIN was not included in the TSB but is the same issue per Ford Dealership. Vehicle is available for inspection if needed. May cause a crash since vehicle is difficult to control without power steering. Power steering has been intermittently not working for approximately 2 months.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-23
- VIN: 1FMCU0DGXBK
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The contact's father owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her father was driving at an undisclosed speed, the suspension of the vehicle collapsed, and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the front passenger's side axle had fractured and had bent the front passenger's side wheel. The independent mechanic advised that the vehicle be replaced rather than repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. No further information was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-17
- VIN: 1FMCU9EG6BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The electric steering is not letting you turn the steering wheel while driving you have to turn the car off and let it sit before it will work again. I see there is a recall for the same year as my car but it is not included? I don’t understand why as I see that there are others with the same issues.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-16
- VIN: 1FMCU4K33BK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The brakes completely failed and I was unable to stop the car except by turning up hill and applying the emergency brake. I had it repaired by Ford in Bangor and it turned out that the ABS module had failed. It seems unreasonable that there was no mechanical backup to a failure of an electronic part.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-30
- VIN: 1FMCU9EGXBK
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Had my Escape in for an oil change and was informed that the engine cradle (Front Sub Frame) was rusting out. Took it to a second shop and was instructed that is need to be fixed in the month or it is going to drop when I am driving sometime. The estimated cast is from $1,500 to over $2,000. That is a huge cost for me and I am not sure how I am going to afford that. I look up and it seems to be happens to a lot of 2011 escape owners and need to be looked into. It could cost someone there life.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-24
- VIN: 1FMCU9EG6BK
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Sub frame rotted out on passenger side, causing passenger side control arm to become dislodged which resulted in lost control of car! Could have resulted in major accident and or death at higher speed! Entire family in car.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-08
- VIN: 1FMCU0E72BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the electronic power steering assist malfunctioned, and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was unavailable.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-08
- VIN: 1FMCU0EG0BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the electronic power steering stopped functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering assist fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 102,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: 1FMCU0EG6BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The contact was not aware if there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and called a friend for assistance. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence and then the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the electric power steering sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The mechanic referred the contact to a dealer to complete the repair. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, a diagnostic test was not performed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: 1FMCU0DG4BK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and jerked, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was diagnosed by Roadside Assistance as a failure with the alternator. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed as it was confirmed that the alternator had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The dealer was not contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,499.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-24
- VIN: 1FMCU0D70BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to drive from the parking lot; however, the steering wheel became very stiff, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The contact was not able to turn the steering wheel to the right nor the left. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall; however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-19
- VIN: 1FMCU9EG4BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel was pulling to the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact used excessive force to regain control of the vehicle. The contact arrived to the destination and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a defective steering column. Upon investigation, the mechanic discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) which was linked to the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-10
- VIN: 1FMCU0D72BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was firm and difficult to maneuver. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-14
- VIN: 1FMCU0D74BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering went out on wife's 2011 ford escape, checked for recall and found none for her vehicle however there was for 2008 to 2011 escapes which involved the torque sensor. I don't know why I never received a recall notice and have noticed many other people have had the same problem and Ford is unwilling to do anything about it. This is a defect that could cost someone or someone's their life or serious injury and Ford should be required to fix the problem. Hope that pressure will be put on Ford to fix the problem as they should.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-15
- VIN: 1FMCU0EG5BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering column assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
STEERING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-16
- VIN: 1FMCU0EG6BK
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his granddaughter was driving 30-35 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 206,550.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-10
- VIN: 1FMCU0C70BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: You turn on the car and the steering wheel is locked and this is happening every day, every time you turn on the car.
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-04
- VIN: 1FMCU0D79BK
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failed to work as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with EGR valve failure. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contacted stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The dealer confirmed that the vehicle was not included the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-03
- VIN: 1FMCU0EG1BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering functionality was inoperable, and the vehicle was difficult to steer. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-22
- VIN: 1FMCU0D70BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering locks up and makes it almost impossible to turn the wheel. Error diagnostic code is B2278. VIN is not included in the recall.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-15
- VIN: 1FMCU0E70B
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the power steering failed to function as needed. The contact was able to park and restart the vehicle; however, the power steering failed to regain normal functionality, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as having power steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-15
- VIN: 1FMCU9DG4BK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after driving approximately 10 MPH and then attempting to park the vehicle, the power steering abruptly switched to manual steering mode and became difficult to turn. The contact stated after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering regained normal functionality before the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-01
- VIN: 1FMCU9D76BK
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: This 2011 Ford Escape has a front K-frame (subframe) failure. The area where the front passenger lower control connects to the k-frame has completely rusted through, causing the lower control arm to almost detach from the vehicle at the front bushing. While driving, the steering wheel suddenly became crooked and the car was taken to a shop for an alignment. Upon inspection it was learned that the K-frame has rusted in that one area so badly that the wheel could become detached if the vehicle is driven any further. I see that Ford has this exact issue with 2001-2004 models and did a recall. However, they are not indicating that they are addressing this same problem with newer models.
2011 Ford Escape recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2011 Ford Escape.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.
- Manufacturer: Timken Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Summary: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
- Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
- Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.
Negative 2011 Ford Escape car reviews
Positive 2011 Ford Escape car reviews
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I've been eyeing the Escape for a few years now, but I've always been hesitant due to the reviews. However, this year I decided to take another look. Since I get a new vehicle for business every year, I've had plenty of experience with the competition. I found that for $50K, you don't even get real leather in a Touareg. A $35K Wrangler is the real deal, but it rides harshly with bad road manners and the backseat is just for show. The Nissan's are a bit old-fashioned and expensive, while Hyundai's are no longer cheap or fuel-efficient. I looked at everything in the SUV market from $20-$60K, and everything negative I read about the Escape is even worse in cars that cost much more. The 2011 model has a fantastic interior, and the Limited version has everything you could possibly want.
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I love everything about my Escape - the comfort, reliability, bells and whistles, etc. The color is white. I would definitely buy it again. I bought it new in July 2011 and have taken good care of it (35000 miles on it) lol.
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This vehicle is great! It has never let me down.
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This is a great car and I would definitely recommend this model to anyone.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my thoughts on the Escape after driving it for 6k miles. Overall, I think it's a charming little SUV that's capable both on and off the road, although it does have some limitations. Despite only having 4 cylinders, it handles well on the road, even in mountainous areas, and can easily maintain speeds of 70 to 80 mph. The seats are comfortable, although they can become a bit hard after a long drive. The interior is modern yet simple and looks great. It also handles light off-roading with ease. As a family of 4 who previously owned a larger SUV, we've found the Escape to be a great fit for us. Thanks for reading!
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Are you having problems with your 2011 Ford Escape?
Napoleon Cronin 2025-01-08
My wife purchased this car brand new in 2011. It worked great for three years and one month. Unfortunately, three weeks after our three-year warranty expired, the back left window regulator went out. Despite Ford refusing to replace it, we had it replaced for $200. One month later, the back right window regulator went out, followed by the AC. Recently, the sunroof stopped opening and closing. We have owned this car for four and a half years and have had to get more things fixed than any car I have ever owned. While the car looks nice and drives fine in my opinion, the cost of owning it is ridiculous. I am disappointed with my experience and will not be purchasing an Escape or any Ford vehicle again.
Gust Lemke 2024-11-13
I recently purchased an Escape, which I had always wanted. Unfortunately, I have had some issues with it. The throttle body needed to be replaced and I had to pay out of pocket for the repair. Even after the repair, the part is already tearing up again. This has made driving the car dangerous, as it stalls out in the middle of the road and won't move when I try to give it gas. As a lifelong Ford fan, I am disappointed with my experience and would caution anyone considering purchasing an Escape to think twice.
Vern Gislason 2024-10-08
I've had this vehicle for about a month now and it's been a great purchase so far. However, I have noticed that the gas mileage is not as advertised, with an average of 19.5 and only 22 on the highway and 18 in the city. I'm also experiencing some build quality issues, but I'm hopeful that the dealership will be able to resolve them. One specific issue is that the passenger side mud guard behind the rear wheel doesn't fit properly.
Randy Wolff 2024-10-01
Hi there! I'm currently in the market for a pre-owned mid-sized SUV and I've heard great things about the Ford Escape. I really prefer the boxy look of the older mid-sized SUVs and I've had the pleasure of test driving the Escape and I absolutely loved it! I'm not interested in a car, so a mid-sized, older SUV is perfect for me. I've visited dealerships and have even stopped to admire Escapes parked on the street. However, out of the 18 Escapes from 2012 and earlier that I've looked at or test driven, all but 2 had one major problem in common - premature rust! Needless to say, I was quite disappointed. I had my heart set on a 2012 or older Escape, but I don't want to start off with a problem that will only get worse. It's frustrating to have to start my search again, especially since I've already eliminated other makes. I've had similar issues with rust on previous Ford vehicles, such as the F-150 and F-250. If it weren't for the rust issue, I would buy the right Escape in a heartbeat.
Mac Nicolas 2024-09-19
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to let you know that I've encountered another issue with my car. Unfortunately, when driving in heavy rain, water seems to be coming into the passenger compartment from below and completely soaking the interior floor. This is in addition to the problems I've reported earlier, such as the hoot and poor build quality. I'm feeling quite disappointed with the overall workmanship of the car. At this point, I'm afraid that this will be my last Ford.