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2011 Ford escape Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Ford escape has 93 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-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

93

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 9, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal,...
Jul 13, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, he heard abnormal k...
Oct 1, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK FUEL FILL INLET MESSAGE W...
Aug 21, 2018ENGINECAR SHUTS DOWN AT ALMOST ANY SPEED WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, THE ENGINE GOES ...
Feb 1, 2018ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINA...
Feb 1, 2018ENGINELOUD CLICKING NOISE. LOUDER WITH TIME. MECHANIC STATES CRACK BETWEEN CYLINDERS. MOTOR HAS TO BE RE...
Sep 23, 2017ENGINEI DON'T REMEMBER EXACTLY WHEN THE PROBLEM ACCURED, JUST ONE DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK...
Jul 12, 2017ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TURNIG OFF OUR STREET AND DRIVING A SHORT DISTANE UP OUR DRIVEWAY TO PARK OU...
May 30, 2017ENGINEWAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON EXIT RAMP FROM HIGHWAY TRAVELING AROUND 45 MPH WHEN ENGINE AND POWER SHUT OFF...
May 7, 2017ENGINESTARTED CAR UP IN DRIVEWAY AND ENGINE REVIVED (RPM'S WENT WAY UP) JUST FOR A FEW SECONDS. DROVE TO...
Apr 27, 2017ENGINEWHEN SLOWING DOWN, VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND COMES TO A STOP. THE ONLY WAY TO RESTORE POWER IS TO T...
Mar 31, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE TWICE WITHOUT WAR...
Jan 23, 2017ENGINE"ENGINE RECALL" I HAVE A 2011 FORD ESCAPE & AFTER 7 MONTHS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE I WAS TOLD THAT I...
Jan 8, 2017ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAS I WAS DRIVING HOME IN TOWN, THE ENGINE SERVICE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. CODE HAS TO DO WITH THE EMIS...
Sep 2, 2016ENGINEWHILE DRIVING MY CAR I SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED.NO WARNING, SHAKIN...
Aug 21, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING LIGHT...
Aug 17, 2016ENGINE2ND TIME MY THROTTLE HAS BEEN REPLACED FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE RECALLS ON ALL FORD PROBLEMS.... NEEDS TO...
Aug 1, 2016ENGINEIN 2014, FORD RECALLED THE VEHICLE TO 'RECALIBRATE' THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE TO TO PREVENT ELEC...
Jul 28, 2016ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY WIFE'S CAR LOST ALL POWER AND SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST IT TO A SAFE IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH, GOT IT T...
Jun 27, 2016ENGINEISSUES WITH BOGGING DOWN AND STALLING. THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED, DUE TO DIAGNOSIS AND "ELECTRONIC...

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