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2011 Ford Escape repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 126 repairs.
2011 Ford Escape repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 98 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Ford Escape
Engine not specified
| Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Mar 201217000 mi | rear turn signal light burned out. | ||
| Oct 201330000 mi | rust on tailgate | ||
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201213020 mi | While turning left or right corners clunking sound from front end heard/felt. Dealer replaced both front stabilizer links at no charge. Better, but not gone, shop says to bring it back. | ||
| Dec 201219840 mi | Clunking fixed by replacing another front-end component. | ||
| Mar 201435960 miC $400 | rear pasenger seat belt cover required replacing under warranty. | ||
| Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2015 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Sep 201786000 miUS $481 | Replaced accessory drive belt Replaced engine air filter and cabin filter. | ||
| Feb 201897000 miUS $150 | Replaced brake pads and rotors | ||
| Mar 201898000 miUS $470 | Water pump & Pump drive belt replaced | ||
| Ford Escape in Alberta, Canada Jun 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 20126820 mi | The drivers side heated mirror broke in a semi circle (directly over the heating element) while the vehicle was warming up. Outside temp approx. -20C 3 months ago. The dealer is still deciding if it is covered under warranty. | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States May 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Nov 20116400 mi | Coolant was leaking into the heater core and then blowing smoke into the car. Smelt like burnt syrup | ||
| Mar 201210000 mi | Car was shifting irregularly. Hard shifts in morning, felt like it would almost be stuck in gear then shift very hard to next gear. After reflash it's bad as it used to be. However it still does not feel right. | ||
| Ford Escape in Florida, United States May 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 201231000 mi | Throttle body went bad and needed to be replaced | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201453700 miC $50 | Replaced sway bars links with after market parts, Heater core leaked, needed to remove entire dash, steering column, and centre console. Needed to remove wiper assy. Needed to recharge the A/C post core replacement. Took seats out to add room. | ||
| Sep 201458900 miC $1000 | replaced steering column due to traction control going off, found a broken harness connector on the printed circuit board prior the brake control value was replaced but not effective. | ||
| Oct 201687300 miC $100 | replace throttle body | ||
| Aug 2017101680 miC $100 | Leak at drivers drive axel Replaced sway bar links | ||
| Jun 2018124000 miC $500 | front struts and rear shocks | ||
| Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 20112000 mi | The chrome on the roof rails and around the rear Ford emblem was wrinkled and bubbling. The dealership repaired with no further issue. | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States Jan 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Feb 201534000 mi | Heater Core leak. Heater Core replaced with clamps. | ||
| Oct 201754641 mi | On fourth repair trip the finally fixed the hard starting problem caused by the recall. They replaced the fuel pump. Replace fuel delivery module flange. Per recall. There was nothing wrong with the car. Now it is hard to start! Sounds like engine isn’t getting primed to start effectively! It cranks and cranks before it finally starts! They can’t check it out until October 10th. I’m driving a car that’s very hard to start! It’s wearing my battery and starter down! They tried replacing the fuel valve body with no results. I was there at Fairway Ford for many hours while they attempted to get my car fixed! I’m very worried they don’t know how to fix it! What should I do? | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Apr 2018 - Dec 2021 | |||
| May 2018220100 miC $200 | two wheel bearings and two ball joints needed for safety certification. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201754560 miC $85 | Canister purge valve replaced | ||
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in Oregon, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 20114700 mi | Transmission was leaking with only 4,000 miles on it. | ||
| Feb 20127700 mi | Transmission leaking yet again. | ||
| Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201655800 mi | REPLACE THROTTLE BODY-WAITED 7 DAYS FOR PARTS | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201238280 mi | Replaced all 4 sway bar end links, 2 front and 2 rear. Fuel tank sending unit replaced due to incorrect fuel level reporting. | ||
| May 201353940 miC $60 | ECU reprogrammed with new shift strategy to correct shift shift flare from 3rd to 4th gear when cold. | ||
| Sep 201357660 miC $150 | Throttle body replaced due to faulty position sensor. Evaporative vacuum solenoid faulty. | ||
| Jun 201470060 miC $45 | Fan speed resistor faulty. | ||
| Sep 201597960 miC $20 | Sanded, cleaned and repainted seams on the rear hatch, both rear doors and both rear wheel arches due to faulty manufacturing causing premature deterioration of the metal. Escape has been Krown treated every fall since purchase. | ||
| Aug 2016116120 miC $10 | Cleaned solenoid and cleared codes. Was showing fuel filler leak as well, but this cleared that error as well. No new codes, approx 500kms driven since then. | ||
| Feb 2017127100 miC $200 | Coolant leak under pressure coming from lower left corner of rad. Presumed a leaking end tank. Replaced radiator. While replacing, clamp on lower left hose was rotted and came apart. Could have been a faulty clamp. Water pump making sounds indicating failure, replaced water pump with Gates brand. New pump, not remanufactured. | ||
| Apr 2017129518 miC $40 | Replaced rear windshield wiper arm. Original cast aluminum arm disintegrated at wiper motor shaft mounting point. Replaced with updated glass fibre reinforced plastic wiper arm from dealer. | ||
| Mar 2018143220 miC $30 | Replaced evap solenoid for 3rd time since new with OEM Ford part, same as last two times. Evap solenoid lasts about 80000kms before failing with emissions/fuel filler leak codes. | ||
| Jun 2018148800 miC $100 | Replaced passenger side lower front control arm due to end-of-life ball joint. Rubber boot on ball joint failed causing ball joint failure. Replaced with aftermarket part. | ||
| Jan 2022178560 miC $100 | Rear shock tower panel separating from body, installed bolt-on aftermarket shock tower reinforcements. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014C $400 | Mild, but annoying, binding and releasing of steering at on-centre position makes it difficult to drive in a normal manner at highway speeds. Dealer acknowledged problem, replaced steering shaft, problem not solved. Still annoyed. | ||
| Ford Escape in New York, United States Apr 2014 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Aug 201441700 miUS $107 | Bad AC compressor Mis-wired welcome light | ||
| Feb 201546100 miUS $900 | Spark plugs and ignition coils | ||
| Ford Escape in Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Oct 201347700 miUS $100 | Heater core leak | ||
| Ford Escape in New York, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Aug 201683000 mi | The latch holding the rear window had dissolved into sand and had to be replaced. The map light switch was not functional. Would have been repaired during the same trip as the window latch, but the wrong parts were ordered. | ||
| Sep 201685000 miUS $110 | Transmission was shifting hard when cold. Maybe the fluid was old? Went to a quick oil change place to get the transmission fluid changed with my oil, they said the fluid was two quarts low. Drove much better for about one day. | ||
| Oct 201688000 mi | The Bluetooth stopped working, resets didn't help. When trying to find my phone, it would fail right away. Dealer removed the battery for ten minutes, Bluetooth is fixed. Transmission was shifting hard when cold. Changed fluid at quick oil change place last month, they said I was two quarts low. Dealer again said I'm two quarts low, but couldn't find a leak. Filled it with dye, told me to come back next week. | ||
| Nov 201692000 mi | They had to use a black light to find the leak; replaced the PTU (transfer case) and the seal between it and the transmission. | ||
| Dec 201695000 mi | The Bluetooth stopped working again. Brought it back to the dealer, they again removed the battery for ten minutes, Bluetooth is fixed. | ||
| Feb 2017101000 mi | Since the last trip to the dealer, the truck has started to make some rattling noises under the hood. Thought it was a loose part, the dealer quickly said it was the front stabilizer links. I guess it's a common problem. The struts for the rear tailgate are getting weak; the tailgate sags when opening. Replaced struts. | ||
| Mar 2017103000 mi | The Bluetooth stopped working again. This time, I Googled how to disconnect the battery on my own. The rear wiper arm had somehow gotten damaged in the last ice storm, and wasn't wiping the rear window properly. Had to be replaced. My wife complains the passenger side seat belt grabs at her far too easily. They checked, no trouble found. | ||
| Apr 2017104115 mi | The car died without warning on the side of the highway. Had to get towed to the dealership. The dealership took most of the week to fix it, eventually replacing the fuel pump. I must have drained the battery when sitting on the side of the highway; they replaced the battery. I asked them to check the passenger seat belt again, they checked and again said no problems found. The AC stopped working, the dealer quickly identified it as a compressor, and replaced it that day! | ||
| Jul 2017113154 mi | The front end of the car began to make a howling noise at highway speeds. Started suddenly, not gradually, as I'd expect a part like this to fail. Employer got the estimate to replace the wheel bearing, but they declined to fix, they ordered a new car for me instead. The car was hunting for gear when cold again, similar problem to before, but not slipping, just hunting. The dealer said that they identified some "internal noises" from the transmission, and major work would be needed. Employer got the estimate, but they declined to fix, they ordered a new car for me instead. | ||
| Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201764000 miUS $800 | Exhaust piping (excludes catalytic converter and muffler) | ||
| Ford Escape in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 201215500 mi | link ends were lose and needed to be changed. | ||
| May 201334040 mi | they replaced almost all the a.c componets | ||
| Jun 201451460 mi | the ac system had to be replaced | ||
| Feb 201558360 mi | Transmission. Burnt out. They repaired it on guarantee. | ||
| Ford Escape in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 201218160 mi | seal leaking | ||
| Nov 201218760 mi | seal leaking. removed transfer case, split it, replaced the left seal and the RT trans seal. | ||
| Feb 201322320 mi | Heater Core leaking | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Feb 201214880 mi | Defective passenger door radio speaker. Replaced. | ||
| Aug 201221140 mi | Failure of latching sensor for passenger airbag system. Latching system replaced. | ||
| Jul 201334800 mi | Sway bar replaced. | ||
| Jan 201533200 miC $400 | Replace joint and stub shaft because of leading seal. | ||
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 201430000 mi | Door holds water. Just needed to unplug drain hole at bottom of door. I didn't realize car doors were designed to let some water pass through them. | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 201430000 miUS $541 | What I replaced was Fuel Vapor Canister and had value purged. | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201687200 miUS $130 | AC did not blow cold air if outside temp above 78. Had a problem with blower Jan 2016 and had a board replaced for about $400. Ford told me that the desiccant bag broke and the entire AC system will need replacement est $2900. Then started working again. | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201425000 mi | Check engine light came on. The oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. Covered by manufacturer. | ||
| Nov 201427900 miUS $200 | Rubber seal of hatchback window was not wiring properly, allowing leaks. | ||
| Sep 202151000 miUS $700 | Lift gate latch needed to be replaced | ||
| May 202253340 miUS $900 | Error code: Check Fuel Filter Inlet on dashboard. Replaced fuel tank pipe. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 201213640 mi | front end clunking caused by worn stabilizer bushings and worn front struts only a few weeks since last repair and front end clunking over bumps and significant front end body roll present again | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201532400 mi | Air conditioner failed. Required overnight stay at dealership before part was delivered the next day. | ||
| Jun 201868000 miUS $30 | Muffler came loose and needed to be welded back into place. | ||
| Ford Escape in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 20111000 mi | Front seat cover replaced (damaged at delivery). | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| May 20127440 miC $65 | Silencer squeaking | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201588000 miUS $100 | Battery went bad | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201599200 mi | Rear Window, defroster needed replacing, as well as rear window wiper moter. | ||
| Feb 2016125000 miC $1000 | stabilizer replacement | ||
| Apr 2017130820 miC $800 | Exhaust system cracked and falling off - needed replacement with 3rd party parts | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jan 201166960 miC $174 | Tie rod replaced on left side. | ||
| Feb 201166960 miC $154 | Place left sway bars end | ||
| Aug 201656420 miC $300 | Replaced front drive seat cushion as it has crushed. | ||
| Sep 201657040 miC $402 | Hinges on the glass to back opening have rusted and need to be replaced. Dealer report this is a common problem. No warranty or other coverage. | ||
| Mar 201761380 miC $1400 | replaced stay arm on the back door Joints,boots repaired | ||
| Nov 201766340 miC $100 | Right side stabilizer link repaired | ||
| Jul 201871 miC $1000 | Compressor failed installed new part | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201315000 mi | Intermittent harsh 1-2 or harsh 5-6 shift. TSB 12-6-12 applied (reprogramed the PCM). Rattle noise at 28-38 MPH and 1300-1400 RPM. Replaced the Alternator pulley Part# AL8Z-10344-A | ||
| Ford Escape in Kentucky, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 201449700 mi | Seatbelts not retractable both front replaced | ||
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201234700 mi | Engine misfiring, coil for cylinder #2 was replaced. Engine still misfiring, returned to shop and PCM power control module computer was determined to be defective. Engine continued to misfire, shop replaced the remaining three cylinder coils and spark plug #3. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Mar 201435340 mi | Steering system seal replaced. The fault was noticed by the dealer during routine, scheduled maintenance. There was no symptoms noticeable by me. | ||
| Dec 201449600 miC $300 | No symptoms noticed by me. This repair was recommended during regular service. | ||
| Dec 201558900 miC $200 | Check engine light. After THREE visits diagnosed as a valve. | ||
| Jun 201658900 miC $1500 | The stealer decided that something was 'stuck' in the refrigerant line. The entire A/C system was replaced. | ||
| Ford Escape in Kentucky, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Aug 201354000 miUS $50 | Transmission shifting rough; tech reprogramed computer | ||
| Ford Escape in Idaho, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Apr 201321500 mi | Hard first one/two shift during cold weather. Kept overnight to duplicate. Transmission reset and programing re-flashed. | ||
| Ford Escape in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Jul 201418800 mi | stabilizer links | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016127000 miUS $2500 | Struts & shocked needed to be replaced. Normal wear and tear, as the original had over 120K miles on them. | ||
| Ford Escape in Connecticut, United States May 2015 - Nov 2019 | |||
| May 201573000 mi | Left rear driver side axle seal replaced | ||
| Sep 2017110000 miUS $516 | Muffler & center assembly Serpentine Belt Tensioner & serpentine belt | ||
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Escape in Quebec, Canada Oct 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jul 201659000 miC $950 | Motor mount gave out, causing engine to shift and damage timing cover. Much oil leaked in engine compartment. Needed new engine mount on passenger side, bracket, timing cover, belt. I got lucky -- took it in for an oil change and cught the | ||
| Aug 201659600 mi | Mechanic says the a/c compressor is on the way out, very hard to turn. Causing rough idle when it engages. | ||
| Ford Escape in Quebec, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201659520 miC $1030 | motor mount failed, damaging timing belt cover and serpentine belt. | ||
| Dec 201768200 miC $460 | muffler replaced | ||
| Mar 202183080 miC $300 | Muffler replaced for the second time. Part was warrantied but not the labor. | ||
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Ford Escape in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201329000 mi | Thermostat stuck partially open. This caused the engine to take longer than normal to come up to temperature; due to the cold winter weather, temp stayed low, impacting fuel economy significantly. | ||
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