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
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While in park and also while driving, strong fuel fumes emitting from inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel delivery module flange needed to be replaced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
ODI 10925995
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repair. The dealer (donley ford, [redacted], mount vernon, ohio 43050) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11097074
Fuel/Propulsion System
The throttle body went out on the freeway w/ o warning. I found out ford has known about this for years and has not done anyything about it , in motion
ODI 10894995
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My wife's car lost all power and she was able to coast it to a safe in downtown pittsburgh, got it towed to our mechanic and there's an active code for the electric throttle body motor stuck closed
ODI 10889321
Fuel/Propulsion System
In july 2016 i was experiencing a fuel odor in the escape. I took it to a mechanic on july 20, 2016 and had to replace the fuel pump and fuel pump gasket. Total cost for those repairs wa $643.44 (i have the receipt). Am i eligible for a reimbursement?
ODI 11040974
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall stopped at stop sign tried to move forward would only move at a tiny crawl red wrench light came on made it home still only barely moving. Turned motor off restarted everything seemed to be back to normal. Now i'm afraid to drive in very much traffic. If this happens on busy highway could be extremely dangerous. I need to know what to do.
ODI 10853103
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2011 ford escape limited vin number [xxx] while driving loses all acceleration which requires me to pull the vehicle over turn it off and restart the car so it will run normal again. This happened 6 times to me while i was driving on the highway. After getting the codes run it came back with p2111 - throttle actuator control system - stuck open. I have seen many complaints about this online and to be honest it is…
ODI 10851778
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving and making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the fuel fill inlet warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in…
ODI 10887804
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Several times when driving the car at a high rate of speed (55+) the smell of gas fumes are very strong inside the car. This is espically true when the a/c/ is on high.
ODI 10882809
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
An o2/exhaust sensor & fuel induction kit had to be replaced. This suv has only 13700 miles on it. The dealer said that the parts were faulty. My bumper to bumper warranty went out last july 2014, so it wasn't covered. I feel that ford needs to investigate if other vehicles have this same problem. I should also be reimbursed for my cost. *tr
ODI 10712291
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving on freeway approx 65 mph, no warning, engine completely stops. Thankfully able to drift over to shoulder of exit lane and restarted with no detectable issues. Asked mechanics to run alternator diagnostics - as they said the alternator was the only thing that would make an engine completely cut off. Tested ok. Parked for weekend. Same thing happened on monday morning. Searched for problem online, found…
ODI 10640089
Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving down freeway at 65 mph, all of a sudden the engine cuts out and i have no power. The wrench warning light in the dash came on. I pulled off to the side of the road turned the key off and restarted the car. It drove fine the next 3 miles to my home. *js
ODI 10617348
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND JUST QUIT RUNNING. *TR
ODI 10617839
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle continued to jump, then continued to have problems. Throttle body was the cause. *js
ODI 10617094
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
Upon starting the vehicle it operates as it should, once the rpm slow to an idle the vehicle will surge and stall at idle. At slow speeds (10-20 mph) the vehicle will surge and stall when the throttle is applied. The vehicle shuts down and steering and braking abilities are minimal, the vehicle will surge at speeds of 45mph however it does not stall at this speed. On the highway at a speed of 70 mph the vehicle will…
ODI 10592863
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle accelerated quickly from a stopped position upon starting in the morning. I have to put my foot on the brake to keep it from surging forward even though i have not pressed the gas peddle at all. Vehicle jolts forward suddenly during driving at slow speeds and often when starting from a stop. Also sometimes increases acceleration when coasting at a medium speed when no gas has been applied. *tr
ODI 10593314
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have had this vehicle for one year, and it would be impossible to recount all of the times it has stalled on me while driving it. It has stalled in parking lots, in heavy stop-and-go traffic, making turns, pulling into my driveway, and accelerating to enter the freeway. It started within two months of purchase. I took it to a ford dealership in august of 2014 where they performed recall work which included…
ODI 10716565
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
1st time i was coming to a stop at a light and the vehicle wanted to surge forward several times, when light turned green i tried to accelerate and it hesitated. This would happen every now and again, not a continuous issue. In dec 2014 it happened again this time with the vehicle stalling, put in park and it started right up but hesitated when accelerating, did this several times within a 5 mile span. Parked, did…
ODI 10679999
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerating from traffic light, in left lane, in heavy traffic. The car slowed down and would not respond to accelerator. Manage to maneuver to the side of the road. Shut off engine and restarted engine. All appeared normal. I maneuvered to a road with less traffic to continue home. The problem occurred again within a mile. *tr
ODI 10559591
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On 1/10/14 upon pulling onto an exit off of a major interstate as i slowed down the engine shut off. The vehicle had power but the engine shut off on it's own. I put hazard lights on, car in park and started again fine. Again later that evening i was on my way home from work and upon pulling off an exit the engine stalled again. 1/11/14 i drove home on a major highway, came to stop light and engine lost power again.…
ODI 10559446
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
My daughter was driving, and had pulled from a stop sign. The vehicle seemed to stall, and she had no control- no brakes, no throttle, the emergency brake didn't stop her, and she finally pushed it into park and that did nothing. It rolled to a stop, although the engine seemed to be running. She turned off the engine, and after a few minutes, restarted it. It restarted, and she proceeded to drive to her destinations…
ODI 10557042
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
After intermittent 3 times in 2 weeks, had throttle body cleaned 12/14/2013 per ford tsb. On this date, 12/16/13 it failed again and had the throttle body replaced at my expense. Ford would not cover it after 36,000 or 3 years as out of warranty. It was an extremely hazardous condition not to replace. This part should be recalled immediately for replacement. *tr
ODI 10556783