Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Ford Escape has 3 recalls, 1316 complaints, and a 3-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
1316
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 7, 2026
16V777000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2...
15E045000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to...
14V284000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through Sep...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Ford Escape SUV 4x4
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I have a 2011 Ford Escape AWD 3.0 engine. I took it for NY state inspection and it fails due the rig... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE | I went for an oil change and my mechanic found that the subframe/cross member assembly was almost ru... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear hatch clicks like it wants to open but doesn't release the latch to open it and I can't get... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupi... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | STEERING | I was traveling at 20 mph and slowed to make a turn when the steering wheel took two hands to turn t... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power steering went out all of a sudden |
| Mar 1, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicl... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | STEERING | The contact had performed service on the 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the owner had exp... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Component: Driver-side door latch and lock assembly. The driver-side door latch appears to have fai... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | STEERING | Torque sensor. No warning. Has not been looked at by a mechanic. Was working fine when I parked it. ... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | STEERING | For months my vehicle has had intermittent loss of power steering making it nearly impossible to con... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering... |
| Jan 10, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I purchased this vehicle on 10/16/25 through Affordable Auto Sales 692 Pleasant St Fall River Ma as ... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | STEERING | i have a cliking nose in my steering wheel when i am driving |
| Nov 1, 2025 | STEERING | The steering shaft torque sensor unexpectedly malfunctioned while driving resulting in a loss of ste... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | STEERING | My young daughter lost control of our 2011 FORD HYBRID ESCAPE vehicle with 94770 miles after startin... |
| Aug 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting t... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 40 MPH, the ... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | STEERING | Subject: Urgent Safety Concern – Request for Recall Coverage Assistance To Whom It May Concern, I am... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the s... |