2011 Ford Escape Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving, the abs and traction control error lights appeared on my dash followed by clicking noises. Shortly after my power steering stopped working while my vehicle was in motion. I was making a turn at a moderate speed and the sudden loss of power steering almost causing me to crash. Luckily i was able to control the vehicle but it was extremely difficult and i strained myself and pulled several upper body…
1 injury
ODI 11170531
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
Suspensions on back wheels makes a tapping sound and affects the springs of the balance of the suv, causing the tires to to wear out or down inconsistently. Possibly causing tires or steering wheel to cause accident.
1 injury
ODI 11118809
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While the contact's son was driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the abs and stability warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven home. The following day, the vehicle was taken to andy shaw ford (1231 e main st, sylva, nc 28779, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering sensor and column needed replacement. The vehicle was…
ODI 11067107
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 · 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
Electronic Stability Control
My traction control light has repeating came on and off as well as upon pressing the acceleration a feeling of noise is noticeable. This has caused me to be very concern with the safety of driving on 30+ minute commutes daily. I have taken my car to the shop with nothing detectable yet the noise and light persist.
ODI 10838200
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
When driving the steering wheel seems hard to control. The suv seems to sputter as i press on the accelerator, and the engine (motor) seems to miss when acceleration is between 20 and 40 mph. Next, when accelerating past 60 the engine missing or (cutting out symptom) occurs. *tr
ODI 10653522
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My ford 2011 escape just completely stalled out driving home. I was on the highway going about 65 mph when it just sputtered and died. I think i even had it on cruise control. It was extremely dangerous and i had to pull over in the middle of traffic. I forced the car into park and turned it off when it kept sputtering. Once i restarted the engine it drove some more but did the same thing about 3 minutes from my…
ODI 10605313
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was driving at 11 pm on a country road, when my vehicle just stopped, i coasted around a corner and put on my flashers. I was in the middle of no where and it was very dark. This is the third time this has happened to this vehicle. I contacted ford road side emergency service and they informed my vehicle was no longer under warranty for towing and i would have to pay for the wrecker. I had just got the vehicle out…
ODI 10693781
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I have no idea what part is bad.... I was driving on a open highway and all of a sudden i had no speed, it was as if i had taken my foot off the accelerator, i was able to get it off the highway but when it was idling, it was running really rough. After setting for awhile it seemed to run ok but of course being a lady i am very uncomfortable driving it now. My husband took it to our dealer, astorg ford, they said it…
ODI 10565740
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car slowing down to a stop and the cuts off in the middle of driving around 3/4 had to put foot on brake and gas at same time. *jb
ODI 10538520
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 45 mph, engine cut out but remained idling with no power. Pulled to side of road, shut car off then restarted while in "park" gear position. Traveled 1500 miles without incident, then engine lost power on 08/12/2013 while traveling 70 mph on freeway. Pulled to side of freeway and restarted car while in "park." car ran fine for another 1500 miles, then on 09/06/2013 began losing power several times…
ODI 10542712
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving to work on a saturday when all of a sudden my car stopped working. Completely turned off and i had to find a way to quickly pull the vehicle on the side of the road. I waited several minutes, tried to start the car again with no success.then i called my insurance company and towed the car to the nearest ford dealership. I was told there was noting wrong with the car, just the fuel injection needed to…
ODI 10513567