2011 Ford Escape driver assistance problems

Filed Jan 12, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 90,718 miles · NC

Driving through my neighborhood last night my steering wheel locked up

Filed Feb 21, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 130,000 miles · CO

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 .

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 81,000 miles · CT · 1 injury

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 muscles in the process. I am a small woman and was barely able to manually turn the wheel. I have determined that the torque sensor is defective but my vehicle was not included in the recall for this part. Even though my VIN is not showing its associated with the recall. It is a 2011 escape and I believe there are more vehicles including mine, that should be included in this recall. The defective part almost cause a tragic accident, and although I avoided that, I did injure myself in an effort to steer my vehicle without the assist of the power steering. Subsequently, the power steering randomly engaged twice within a week of it originally going out. Both times it reingaged while I was turning my vehicle and again this sudden change almost caused a crash. I've now had to pay out of pocket to replace this part and I feel this should have been included in the recall and repaired free of charge.

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 1 miles · FL · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel seized and was extremely difficult to turn. The contact stated that the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The dealer (spurr subaru, 6331 brockport spencerport rd, brockport, ny 14420) was contacted. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 41,349 miles · IL

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, (828) 586-0900) where it was diagnosed that the steering sensor and column needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 41,349. *tt

Filed Apr 28, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 110,624 miles · FL

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.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 98,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Driver assistance · 83,601 miles · IL

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.

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 66,366 miles · TX

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 of the shop from the ford dealer for the same problem, which they had for over two weeks because they said they were waiting on a part because they said it was the fuel pump and no one had one so they had to order it. I got the car out that day about 11am, which I had to pay $176.00, plus over $30.. For a rental for 5 days, that's all they would cover. I had to sat in the dark and rain for two hours waiting on a wrecker in the middle of the road. I am 67 years old and thank goodness my sister in law was with me, because I don't know what would have happened. The wrecker towed my vehicle to ford and I am waiting on them to open so I can call them so they can tell me what is wrong.