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2011 Ford Escape Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Ford Escape has 18 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Ford Escape

Steering
404
Powertrain
254
Speed Control
170
Other
161
Engine
93
Electrical
63
Visibility
34
Fuel System
32
Structure
22
Suspension
21
Airbags
21
Brakes
18
Seat Belts
3
Wheels
3
Seats
3
Latches & Locks
3
Tires
3

18

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact's husband owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, se...
May 16, 2024SERVICE BRAKESThe brakes completely failed and I was unable to stop the car except by turning up hill and applying...
Jul 24, 2023SERVICE BRAKESLoss of brake assist. Pedal hard and unresponsive.
Jul 1, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the br...
Sep 6, 2021SERVICE BRAKESMy 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid lost all braking when the brake peddle went to the floor while in the ele...
May 31, 2021SERVICE BRAKES2011 Ford Escape AWD- passenger side brake issue- after driving and brake/rotor getting hot making t...
May 31, 2021SERVICE BRAKES2011 Ford Escape AWD- passenger side brake issue- after driving and brake/rotor getting hot making t...
Feb 18, 2021SERVICE BRAKESALL BRAKE/ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR ON STARTUP BRAKE ...
Jan 5, 2021SERVICE BRAKESTHE PROBLEM IS BRAKE LOSS IN REVERSE. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND INFREQUENTLY OVER THE PAST 7 YEA...
Aug 21, 2019SERVICE BRAKESFRONT-RIGHT BRAKE DISC LOCKED UP ON AUGUST 21ST, 2019. IT ALSO MADE SMOKE. AFTER ONE HOUR, IT CAN DR...
May 23, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTHE PROBLEM IS BRAKE LOSS IN REVERSE. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY SOMETIMES ONCE A MONTH OR MAYBE 6 M...
Apr 16, 2019SERVICE BRAKESWE BEGAN HAVING INTERMITTENT BRAKING INCIDENTS. SOMETIME THE CAR WOULD PULL SHARPLY, OR NOT AT ALL...
Apr 12, 2017SERVICE BRAKESWE HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMULTANEOUS DEPRESSION OF THE VEHICLE BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS RESULTING I...
Mar 30, 2017SERVICE BRAKESBRAKES FAIL WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE. PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD, DOES NOT DEPRESS, AND CAR DOES NOT STO...
Jan 1, 2014SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2011 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STA...
Dec 22, 2013SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, AND HAD PULLED FROM A STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO STALL, AND SHE HAD N...
Jun 12, 2012SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE SXLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED, ...
Jan 23, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLLAST YEAR I PURCHASED A 2011 FORD ESCAPE AND HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY DISSATISFIED WITH MY PURCHASE. TH...

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