2011 Ford Escape Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 241
- 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 241 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel system · 63 records
- system gasoline · 55 records
- parts recall · 45 records
- gasoline parts · 20 records
- recall remedy · 18 records
- gasoline part · 18 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 107 |
| 60–100k mi | 40 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Defective throttle body. Car died repeatedly when trying to drive. Had to have car towed. Ford refuses to reimburse me for towing and i think they should do so.
ODI 11010882
Fuel/Propulsion System
Losing power and rpm intermittantly, check engine light comes on, but resets after engine is shut off - throttle body issue, but the vin is not under the current recall
ODI 10983251
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (robberson ford, 2100 ne 3rd st, bend, or 97701, [redacted]) confirmed part unavailability and was unable to verify when the part would be supplied from the…
ODI 11083487
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact's daughter observed that the vehicle was on fire. A police and a fire report were filed. The contact's husband extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher before the fire department arrived. There were no injuries. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel/propulsion system); however, the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was…
Fire reported
ODI 10970324
Fuel/Propulsion System
The car was in garage for 2 days, i drove it app. 9 miles to the store and back only. The smell of gas was strong later that night in the garage. It appears the gas tank is leaking... Possible with the fdm. I did not receive letter for recall 16v777000, but sounds the same. Will see what the jax, fl dealer says.
ODI 10969361
Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving approximately 70 mph on an interstate, and my car suddenly lost any ability to accelerate. We managed to maneuver to the shoulder, stop the car, restart it and everything seemed fine. This had happened 1+ years previously, and we discovered ford had issued an extended warranty on the throttle body. We took it to the dealer, the throttle body was found to be faulty, and it was replaced under that…
ODI 10956273
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle and fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer the technician stated that they cleaned the vapor valve, but the odor was still present. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system,gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was…
ODI 10958309
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Boggus ford in harlingen, texas was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 11046546
Fuel/Propulsion System
Called olathe ford dealership to repair recalled parts. I was informed 'cheap' parts were not available at this time, and i would be require the 'expensive' replacing option or wait until the 'cheap' part arrived. I opted to wait, and the ford deal has said it would be a few months,and they would call me it when they were ready. It has been 9 months, and the recall has not been repaired.
ODI 11044492
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealers (ford of branford, 301 e main st, branford, ct 06405, [redacted]) and (bob thomas ford inc, [redacted], hamden, ct 06514, [redacted]) were unable to verify when the…
ODI 11078720
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer (mullinax ford, 1551 e semoran blvd, apopka, fl 32703, [redacted]) scheduled an appointment to receive the recall repair. The dealer later stated that the part was not available. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 11079785
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
As i was driving home in town, the engine service soon light comes on. Code has to do with the emissions/fuel valve. The vehicle drives just fine, but concerned about inspection and if this is under a recall that is not for my vehicle. Also, when driving, starting and stopping the car seems to 'jump' at times and no known cause and hesitates in shifting. Please advise on what to do. Thank you. A very concerned…
ODI 10943765
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that the part had been unavailable for an extended period of time for nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer (hagen ford, inc, 3980 n euclid ave, bay city, mi 48706, [redacted]) was unable to verify when the part would become available. The contact noticed strong fuel fumes. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11078758
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. B & b motors inc ([redacted], havana, il 62644, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not…
ODI 11082665
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to hennessy ford ([redacted], atlanta, ga 30341) where they confirmed the part was not available. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11015679
Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford sent a recall letter in december 2016 reporting a possible crack in the fuel supply port that could result in a fire. Recall #16s41/nhtsa # 16v-777. I contacted the ford dealership repeatedly over the last year and have been told there were no parts to fix the recall and they would notify when parts became available. Now nearly 1 1/2 years later, after multiple contacts, i'm told that ford still has not…
ODI 11073373
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to…
ODI 11012468
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The bell ford dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall…
ODI 10994919
Fuel/Propulsion System
Safety recall notice 16s41 / nhtsa recall 16v-777. Received a recall notice 3 months ago (faulty fuel delivery module in the fuel supply port that may develop a crack/leak) and notice that fmc is working on a remedy to fix the problem. Have yet to receive follow up notification to have repair parts installed. Told by ford dealership that there is no remedy yet by fmc. Although my vehicle does not appear to show…
ODI 10965846
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that there was an odor of fuel in the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle also had a puddle of fuel under the fuel tank. In the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
ODI 10946665
Fuel/Propulsion System
Contacted ford about owning this recalled vehicle over 14 months ago and several times since that date...an was told that a year later the part to repair was still unavailable. I feel that this type of negligence and the safety risk that it subjects me and my family to is seriously unacceptable. It shocks me that the nhtsa has allowed this to continue for this length of time .i was under the impression that it was…
ODI 11062689
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (lewis ford in fayetteville, kentucky) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The…
ODI 11078780
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford refuses to honor the safety recall 16s41, nhtsa recall 16v-777 and repair my vehicle for over 2 1/2 years. (32 months to be exact) i am enclosing the recall letters ford sent me. I have included my case # with ford attempting to expedite the repairs from jan. Of this year.
ODI 11110162