2011 Ford Escape Power Train Problems
- 252
- 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 252 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 36 records
- wrench light · 29 records
- light came · 26 records
- side road · 16 records
- lost power · 13 records
- engine light · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 148 |
| 60–100k mi | 47 |
| 1–30k mi | 38 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Transfer case overheating and dumping lubricant on transmission/drivers side axle spraying all over.
ODI 11271411
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
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
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
ODI 11245083
Power Train
Ford part bl8z-7251-a in 2001-2012 escape/mercury mariner/mazda tribute,& similarly designed ford explorer,edge, taurus, and several mazda--all wheel drive and 4x4 models are made with known defective transfercases/automoblie design. The engine exhaust is placed too close to the gear case which dries the lubricant within (12 oz.). Massive bearing failure can occur at any moment destroying the transfer case, causing…
ODI 11245090
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that the power train indicator illuminated while driving various speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. *bf vehicle was taken to valley ford (waverly, oh) where the throttle body was replaced under the manufacturer's warranty. Consumer noticed that the…
ODI 11254143
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11220426
Power Train
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.
ODI 11193290
Power Train
TRANSMISSION BROKE WHILE FLAT TOWING.
ODI 11192313
Power Train
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…
ODI 11184595
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
Engine · Power Train
Transmission had to be replaced at 128000.miles and cost us 3500.00 and we only owned it for less than a year
ODI 11181497
Power Train
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.
ODI 11129401
Power Train
Car jerks,lags,bucks on acceleration. Does not shift smoothly. Does not happen all the time.
ODI 11113362
Power Train
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.
ODI 11151747
Power Train · Steering
Lost steering while vehicle was in motion on a city street. Power has cut out on many occasions
ODI 11052129
Engine · Power Train
Tl* 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, [redacted], 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…
ODI 11013353
Power Train
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…
ODI 10990883
Power Train
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.
ODI 10985927
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10993026
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While accelerating from a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the contact heard an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there were metal fragments in the fluid in the transfer case. The contact was informed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10984326
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Bought 2011 ford escape xlt used 5-27-2016 (private sale, chicago il). Upon purchase, serviced at milwaukee area ford dealership, found front control arms & bushings torn/loose. Next, front sway bars, outer tie rod ends, brakes and rotors needed replacement. In oct. 2016 engine/transmission major issues: leaking oil and trans fluid -no oil lamp or check engine light- car would run out of oil, pulled over added more.…
ODI 10939550
Power Train
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.
ODI 10915453
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* 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.
ODI 10917520
Power Train
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.
ODI 10896245
Power Train
Tl* 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…
ODI 10873021