general problems of the 2011 Ford Escape - part 1

While driving, the power steering assist intermittently fails without warning. This makes steering very difficult and creates a serious safety hazard, especially at low speeds or during turns. The issue can be temporarily resolved by turning the engine off and restarting the vehicle, but it recurs unpredictably. There are no warning lights or error messages displayed on the dashboard. This is a known issue on this model year and may relate to a defective eps (electric power steering) module. Please investigate.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to make a right turn however, the power steering failed, and the steering wheel became difficult to steer in either direction. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unknown recall however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there might have been a recall on the vehicle for the transmission. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the left front wheel seized and would not release. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured wheel dimension as a result the dimensions needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,899.

When I turn at slows down and stalls. Nearly cuts off.

Back in June, I took my vehicle to have it checked out. When I accelerate, the SUV would feel like it was dragging something under the tires and riding very rough and bumpy, actually the vehicle was shaking while driving, then it would stop when I slow down. Even when I turn off the engine for a few hours and then drive it, its fine. No warning lights on dashboard. Fred beans replaced spark plugs, changed filters, cleaned throttle body, oil change. Now it 's doing the same thing. If I am idle in park with ac on for a few minutes, it does it. Sometimes after I fill it with fuel, it does it. As far as I am know, they never checked the fuel pump. SUV shakes for about 2 minutes then stops. It feels as though I am getting a flat in all tires.

I hit a bump in the road and wheel on passenger side of vehicle when up into wheel well. Almost hit oncoming traffic when I lost all steering. I took it to the Ford dealership via tow truck and was told that the front subframe was completely rotten at 87,000 miles driver side is not far from breaking I was told repairs would cost as much as the vehicle is worth.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering assist and the vehicle became difficult to steer. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Escape would not start on 10/14/19. Made clicking noise but would not turn over. Checked battery which indicated low voltage. Replaced battery on 10/15/19. On 10/17/19, attempted to start car. All lights came on but no sound was heard and engine would not turn over. Checked new battery which was within limits. Checked symptoms online and found issue to be faulty neutral safety switch. Upon further search, found numerous owners of 2008-2012 Ford Escape and Mercury mariners have the same issue. Would like to know why this is not a factory recall if it is happening this often.

I was driving my 2011 Ford Escape limited edition and on the highway when I was going at a great amount of speed the vehicle shuts down completely the dash went black and the steering wheel locked up and everything I was able to stop I restarted car it started back up.

Tl- the contact owns 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while traveling uphill at various speeds, the vehicle would shut off as the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she has had the catalytic converter, the camshaft sensor, and oil delivery senor replaced on separate occasions. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but was unable to reach a representative. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the power train light illuminated while driving at different speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and told the contact to call the dealer. The dealer was not called. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. Fe.

My 2011 Ford Escape XLT 2. 5l is stalling while driving, stopped, turning. The rpm's are jumpy. Car stalls with foot on the gas in mid drive! replaced the canister purge valve as diagnosed. Not the fix.

Transmission broke while flat towing.

Flat towing, all four wheels on ground, smoke coming out from under hood, towed in to dealership, told transmission was burned up. It could have caught on fire if let go. 86986 miles on 2011 Escape. Have been flat towing behind motorhome for more than four years. Ford motor company should stand behind this.

I bought an RV last year and decided to pull it behind my RV. I checked the owners manual for instructions on what procedure in needed to do to pull my 2011 Ford Escape on all four wheels behind my RV and so I followed the manual instructions and did so. Well I got about 300 miles from my house and the transmission burns up! I have contacted fmco and they are given me the run around and not wanting to take full responsibility for my transmission which I totally disagree because I followed the manual instructions.

This will be the second time I am replacing wheel bearing in the front driver side wheel. This causes the wheel to shake. I cant afford to continue to put money into a vehicle with such low miles and every 6 months. Also rear wiper motor burnt out due to a leaky seal or poor seal from Ford.

Transmission had to be replaced at 128000. Miles and cost us 3500. 00 and we only owned it for less than a year.

Shift solanoid problems where the vehicle does not shift. Ford does not have these parts on hand and are on back order until mid October 2018. Why? because too many Escape vehicles are having this issue. A recall needs to conducted on this issue and Ford needs to step up and replace these solanoids.

Car jerks,lags,bucks on acceleration. Does not shift smoothly. Does not happen all the time.

This vehicle is bucking and jolting going uphill on a level surface. It feels like someone has hit me from behind. It is not not shifting at all the way it is suppose to. There are many other complaints on this same year and model vehicle with the same exact symptoms. This is not VIN. Related in any sense. This is a ongoing problem with this particular vehicle.

Lost steering while vehicle was in motion on a city street. Power has cut out on many occasions.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. While starting the vehicle, the engine independently revved. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (norris Ford, 901 merritt blvd, baltimore, MD 21222) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and the power train control module needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

While driving at about 30 mph, my car just lost power and began coasting. The only lights or indicators on the dash was the wrench symbol. The car would start up again and run but it repeated the loss of power several times. . . At any speed, at any time! (25-65mph) twice on the highway in fast traffic! went to the Ford dealer by me and they repaired the throttle control/power train module at no cost to me. Apparently a recall was in place. This was a particular problem with many Ford vehicles I found out while doing research! this was in sept/oct of 2015 and today it has happened to me again. . . Twice in one hour. (may 22, 2017) my 2011 Ford Escape v6 is now back at the same dealer. I am being told that I will have to pay for all diagnostic checks and the labor and parts. I should not have to be dealing with this same exact issue only 19 months later. I was told that the dealership was booked solid for two days and they could get me in on the third day. I am single and on partial disability and cannot afford a huge bill for the car or to miss work. Certainly not with something that I did not cause. This is the second time with the exact same issue! I have all of the necessary maintenance done on my vehicle and take excellent care of it. If need be, the dealer has all of my original information on the work and repairs and they have my vehicle now and I am hoping that they will get to look at it today. They said that I could rent a car too! only $30 a day! not! please help! ellen spencer.

I was driving 50 mph and the car stalled with not warning. The "wrench light" or throttle body/powertrain light came on. I coasted to a person's driveway as there was no shoulder to pull off to. I turned off the car and turned it back on. All lights turned off and car ran fine. Mechanics can't find problem or error code and I'm scared to drive my new vehicle.

This 2011 Ford Escape is my son's car. We bought the car used in 2015. The car currently has 69,000 miles. In April 2017 my son complained of the car surging while stopped at a light. We drove the car that night and could not get it to duplicate this issue. A month later he called me and stated the car surged again while stopped in a turn lane. He made it to a side street but within 50 yards the car came to a screeching stop. The car would not move. Ended up with a seized transmission. We replaced the transmission in may 2017. Within a week the car is now becoming unresponsive and still surging while stopped. He has to turn the car off and back on to gain control of the car again. When stopped the car engine is shutting down. Today the vehicle surged forward while at a stop. Today I researched this problem online and came across the electronic throttle body issue in Ford Escapes including the 2011 model. I feel that this etb issue was the direct cause of the seizure of the transmission on this car. I spent $2500 on a new transmission and still have an issue with the car acting the same was as before. This is a very dangerous malfunction on a car driven by an 18 year old. He could have easily surged into another car or pedestrian. A recall was the only solution the NHTSA should have accepted from Ford on this issue. I would like to be reimbursed the $2500 for the new transmission that this faulty part has caused.

Driving and truck just cuts off. Took it to the shop and first they thought it was a mass air flow sensor. . But the problem still happened. Then it was said it might be throttle body. I just bought this car less than a month ago and already having major problems.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. While driving at any speed, the rpms increased and the contact heard a clicking noise. Afterwards, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The issue recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

"takata recall" a light popped on while I was driving on a local city street a light that looks like a wrench and it is causing me hesitation while driving won't pick up speed or give any gas.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle shook and decelerated. The service engine now warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired in November of 2015 per a manufacturer recall for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not repair the vehicle a second time for the same failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

I continue to have issues with the electronic throttle body (etb), up to and including the complete shutdown of the system. I am the original owner of this vehicle and have abided by all service recommendations for this make/model. The extended warranty on the etb runs out at 100k (vehicle currently at 75k). There are times the vehicle shifts so violently that one would believe they've been rear-ended. When I take my vehicle in to the dealership (5 times, 2 different dealerships), I'm told they re-program the system and to give it another 500 to 1000 miles for the system to relearn my driving habits. The "reboot" lasts between 800 to 1500 miles on average. I don't understand why the etb can't be replaced in its entirety at this point.

Power train , I was driving on I-4 and driving with the traffic and all of a sudden my car just starts to jerk and cuts off, needless to say I got off on side of the highway and turned car off. I was scared because I looked in my rear view mirror and I thought I was dead. I had to sit for a few minutes because I was scared to think I could have died today. Researching it really angers me because this could and can be prevented. Something needs to be done to get a recall. As for the car it started back up and got me home. I cannot say I am safe in my own car. This car is a death trap please call a recall before myself or anyone of the others gets killed.

Traveling at highway speed 70 mph vehicle loses all power. Brought vehicle to autonation Ford katy texas was told there was a electronic throttle body recall. Asked dealership to fix and was told they could not unless vehicle replicated issue at the dealership. I feel the issue needs to be corrected as soon as possible do to future safety issues.

While vehicle was traveling at 70 mph than all of a sudden loses power. Brought vehicle to autonation Ford katy and was told their is a recall for electronic throttle body. Asked property to repair told they could not do so unless vehicle showed issue at the dealership. I think this is an unsafe practice and should be repaired ASAP.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. While parked, the contact was walking to the rear of the vehicle to put luggage in the trunk and noticed the vehicle was rolling towards her. The contact dove to the ground on the side of the vehicle to avoid being hit. The vehicle rolled back and struck the pole to the building. There were no occupants in the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The owner received injuries to her knee and back which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not towed or taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.