2011 Ford Escape: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Oct 8, 2022 · Body, Electrical · WA

I am a 79 year old disabled man when I stopped at th spokane va hospital the driver's door would not unlock. I tried everything I could and could not unlock the door.to get out.even the key is only an electric switch there is no mechanical way to open the door. If I had been in an accident and the car was on fire I would have died. As is I had an extremely dificult time climbing out of the car. I drove to a ford dealer to see if they could fix it but they told me it would be two or more weeks before they could help me. I asked them if I had to stay in that car for all that time.

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Transmission · 86,986 miles · IL

Flat towing, all four wheels on ground, smoke coming out from under hood, towed in to dealership, told transmission was burned up. It could have caught on fire if let go. 86986 miles on 2011 escape. Have been flat towing behind motorhome for more than four years. Ford motor company should stand behind this.

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Fuel system · MA

Recall # 16s41 fuel delivery module. I have been waiting months, and part still not available at dealership. Called this morning to inquire? Still no part. My check engine light is on, which is directly related to recall. I have rejection sticker, and won't be able to drive my vehicle. Worst is what if it catches on fire, ford has no answer for me

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Engine · 55,000 miles · KS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While stationary, the vehicle caught fire twice without warning. The contact extinguished the first fire with a garden hose. The second fire was extinguished by the fire department. The fire originated from the engine. A police report was filed and there were no injuries sustained. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · KS · fire

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel/propulsion system); however, the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not destroyed. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · PA · fire

Vehicle was parked for 4 days in driveway. Vehicle engine compartment became engulfed in flames unexpectedly. Cause unknown. A 2014 recall related to throttle body is suspicious. Recall was addressed under customer satisfaction program 13n03.

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Engine · 78,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the engine stalled and all the warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed that a fire had erupted. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Transmission · 34,729 miles · WA

While driving we were alerted to a problem by a passing car. After stopping the motorhome I walked back to the escape and saw smoke coming from under the car. After allowing the car to cool we proceeded on to our destination and contacted the local ford dealer. We were provided with an appointment for the next morning. At that appointment we were told that the transmission was totally destroyed. While no fire was present the potential for a catastrophic fire involving both the car and the motorhome along side a busy freeway was a possibility.

Filed Dec 9, 2013 · Engine · 56,000 miles · NY

This happened twice and I've only had the car 3 months. It' stalls when I'm driving. I had to stop the car on the george washington bridge in ny/nj. Turn off the engine and start again. This was extremely dangerous and terrifying to go through!! Today there was smoke coming through the front engine. Please advise me.