2011 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 88
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 88 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 15 records
- check engine · 10 records
- engine light · 10 records
- power steering · 8 records
- lost power · 8 records
- wrench light · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 41 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The abs braking system on the ford escape hybrid failed unexpectedly and without warning at only 60k miles. The vehicle was in motion, and all the lights came on at once and the system read "check brakes." the brakes felt loose, and i took it a mechanic the next day. They thought that pressure was getting sent unevenly to both sides of the vehicle, so they flushed the brakes. However, they discovered total abs…
ODI 11308785
Electrical System · Engine · Wheels
I have only owned my pre-owned vehicle for 3 years and have had to replace driver side front bearing 2x's, rear wiper motor twice and now vehicle will stall while in motion and at stops for traffic lights. I have always driven fords and feel that this is something with the assembly line because i learned of another from the same assembly line that had the same problems.
ODI 11299595
Electrical System · Power Train
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…
ODI 11269280
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While the contact's wife was driving 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, causing her to bump into a curb. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver was able to park the vehicle into a parking spot. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the steering wheel resumed normal operation. The contact's wife managed to drive the vehicle home. The…
ODI 11267045
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
I was driving down the road and the car just died and did not start again and i cant figure out whats wrong with the car but even in the off engion switch still was trying to start its self so i had to remove the battery cables so it would stop trying to start and we cant figure out whats wrong with it still and we just spent 3500.00 to get the transmission replaced and at this time we have no clue how to fix it .
ODI 11181496
Electrical System · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
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.
ODI 11180058
Electrical System · Steering
There have been several incidents with this vehicle where the steering wheel will seize and lose of acceleration when making sharp turns . During these incidents we would restart the ignition and the steering wheel would start working again.
ODI 11170032
Electrical System · Steering
While on highway traveling to chicago, my vehicle power steering failed. I could not turn the wheel without great difficulty. The power steering is electrical so cannot drive without power steering. Had to leave car stranded in springfield, illinois at landmark ford and pay $50 per day for rental. It is a safety recall 14s05 and has failed in hundreds of thousands of cars in the us and canada. According to the…
ODI 11131031
Electrical System · Steering
Beginning february 16, 2018 i began experiencing vibration and bouncing of steering wheel even when the vehicle was parked. I addition to steering concern - electrical system appears to be shorting out affecting the dash electronics such as indicator lights on dash, radio operation and door locks. The steering malfunction became steadily worse to the point that in early march 2018 i began inquiring on vehicle…
ODI 11078589
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Back door wont open, rear wiper doesn't work, rain comes in through back door.
ODI 11233650
Electrical System
I have owned this vehicle since new. With now 62000 + miles i started having starting problems beginning earlier this year. The battery and starter have check out okay. The problem is with the ignition system. Sometimes the vehicle will not start when the key is turned- no noise, no clicking just nothing. I have learned to push the key in hard while turning and then the vehicle starts normally. At times even this…
ODI 11150423
Electrical System
Car would sit in the driveway and lights and other accessories would come on. While driving the radio and other accessories would go off. Trouble with lift gate not opening and not closing. Car would not start sometimes. By wiggling various fuses and curcuit breakers the problem would subside for a while. I ended up spending over $1200.00 to replace the fuse block and wiring harness to fix the problem. I am living…
ODI 11118606
Electrical System
When driving my 2011 ford escape limited, the open door warning light, the tpms light, and the parking brake light will come on. In conjunction with this, the a/c will blow warm, the turn signal indicators won't work, and the lift gate will lock. If i hit the top of the dashboard, it all resets. I took it to the autonation ford on the gulf freeway in houston. They said to replace the instrument cluster at a cost of…
ODI 11025047
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving the battery light came on, power steering went out, then all power to dash went out, pulled over and couldn't roll up the windows, no power at all, let it sit for a minute and was then able to roll up the windows.
ODI 10981217
Electrical System · Steering
Takata recall.... Checked vin with nhtsa and saw recall information. Today, i would feel safer if this issue was fixed.
ODI 11172081
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Ignition and electrical system, fuses,etc failure resulted in two spontaneous fires while the car was parked, destroying the car's ability to function. Leawood, ks. Police department has photographed the engine compartment and filed a police report
Fire reported
ODI 10970335
Electrical System
All lights on instrument cluster come on randomly, gauges go to zero. Will remain in this condition until car is shut off. At times car will not restart without banging on the dash. Car does not have to be in motion for this to happen but most frequently it is. A new ignition switch did not solve problem. A check on the internet seems to indicate this is a common problem with this model car. This is an ongoing…
ODI 10978984
Electrical System · Steering
On 3 separate occasions, my vehicle shut off while i was driving. The lights flickered off, the brakes worked at approx. 30% after the car shut off and i had minimal steering capabilities and no acceleration capability. The car has also repeatedly been found with a dead battery (around 10 times now) when it has a brand new battery and alternator, and nothing within the vehicle has been left on to drain the power. *tr
ODI 10946807
Electrical System
Having mechanical issues with my doors not closing. This has happened several times and each time it takes a lot of playing around with locking and unlocking before i can get the door shut. *tr
ODI 10938727
Electrical System · Steering
Car would not start. Once started, power steering completely out. Had to drive home with no power steering.once power steering came on a day later, air is not working.
ODI 10937977
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving to my bank which is an hour away. As i drove up a steep mountain at the top the truck just shut off and i coasted to the side of hwy. After i stop tried starting 4 times and nothing happen. Set for 10mins then tried again truck started i made it back home without stalling.i took my in truck to be looked at diagnostic fuel throttle. Every day since im stalling 1or 2 a day trucks should be made to endure…
ODI 10945272
Electrical System
Re/ 2011 ford escape with 46246 miles vehicle did not start when the ignition key was turned on(engine did not turn over). The vehicle eventually started after multiple tries (key turned off then on again). The vehicle was taken into autonation ford in torrance, ca. Where they replaced the "ignition lock housing" due to a broken ignition lock housing pin. Cost $733.00. Repairs completed 12/07/2016
ODI 10935534
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Ford consumer satisfaction program 13n03. Related to etb. Car randomly would not accelerate - had to pull over three times while driving on the highway to turn car on and off. After turning car on, it was like nothing had happened.
ODI 10924884
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Hello, a few months ago i purchased a used 2011 ford escape flex fuel from infinity/volkswagen of fairfield, ca 94533. During the time my wife and i have been driving it, i have experienced some major troubles with the vehicle. When driving in the city or on the highway at any speed, the vehicles gas pedal all of a sudden loses pressure and i have no more gas. Promptly after that , the car begins to shake and…
Crash reported
ODI 10882808
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle engine suddenly and randomly cuts out in the middle of driving, in motion on the highway, or soon after starting to drive, in motion leaving a parking lot. The accelerator becomes unresponsive and the car sputters to a stop. When you try to restart the car it turns on as if nothing happened.
ODI 10864293