2011 Ford Escape: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 10, 2025 · Fuel system · OH

The fuel pump was replaced and a new one was installed and now the engine is misfiring really hard and when the vehicle is placed in drive or reverse the engine tries to stall. The mechanic is saying that I will have to purchase a fuel rail pressure sensor that controls the fuel to each fuel injector. If this item or the whole fuel system is on a Recall List. Then I shouldn't have to pay anything to have it repaired and replaced by the Dealership. I do need to be notified about this issue immediately. This is a 2011 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV with 3.0 V6 Flex Fuel system.

Filed Aug 6, 2022 · Engine, Steering · MD

When I turn at slows down and stalls. Nearly cuts off

Filed Jul 22, 2021 · TX

Vehicle stalled while driving. Was able to pull into a parking lot. Car died and would not start and stay running. Acted as if fuel was not getting to engine. This happened approximately 1 month ago. I had car repaired. A relay was thought to be bad in the fuel supply system. Today the same thing occurs, car stalls and dies in few minutes. Again was able to get into a parking lot before it went completely dead. After stopping car starts up but then stumbles and dies in less than a few seconds. Sounds like it is not getting fuel.

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 129,000 miles · WV

It's stalling in motion or suddenly surging forward when accelerating from a stop, posing a serious safety risk to vehicle occupants, other motorists and pedestrians. Intermittent vehicle stalls and surges as they enter traffic from a stopped position or while driving at highway speeds.

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · ME

I have only owned my pre-owned vehicle for 3 years and have had to replace driver side front bearing 2x's, rear wiper motor twice and now vehicle will stall while in motion and at stops for traffic lights. I have always driven fords and feel that this is something with the assembly line because I learned of another from the same assembly line that had the same problems.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 150,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving approximately 62 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stopped, turned off, and restarted the vehicle for it to operate normally. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 69,000 miles · FL

My 2011 ford escape xlt 2.5l is stalling while driving, stopped, turning. The RPM's are jumpy. Car stalls with foot on the gas in mid drive! Replaced the canister purge valve as diagnosed. Not the fix.

Filed May 16, 2017 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · MD

I was driving 50 MPH and the car stalled with not warning. The "wrench light" or throttle body/powertrain light came on. I coasted to a person's driveway as there was no shoulder to pull off to. I turned off the car and turned it back on. All lights turned off and car ran fine. Mechanics can't find problem or error code and I'm scared to drive my new vehicle.

Filed May 8, 2017 · Engine · 128,000 miles · WI

Started car up in driveway and engine revived (RPM's went way up) just for a few seconds. Drove to destination pulled into parking stall as I applied the brakes, the engine revived up again and I was unable to stop, even while applying the brakes, the vehicle lunged forward over the parking block. The vehicle then stopped just short of hitting a tree.

Filed Jan 14, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 164,000 miles · PA

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 parts should be.more durable its always about cutting corners.making more money off of customer.can we just the land of the free and a home of honest amd integrity.I must work if dont have reliable trasnportation its difficult where I live. Please do something about all these defected trucks we trust ford but I have lost trust in their ablity to make great lasting trucks.I will never buy another ford again this my last one from ford.thank you.

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · WI

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. Trans slipping during accel/weak accel. Hard shifting w/high rpms. Rough idle. Ticking noise under hood when brakes applied. 12-6-2016 ford dealership replaced gaskets & seals in engine & transmission- $2,000 repair. Upon driving car, issues continue, new issues present: trans slipping worse/bucking, car not accelerating when gas pedal depressed, car stalling in traffic, car lurching forward, car losing gasoline/smelling of gasoline. Broke down 12-8-2016 in parking lot due to fuel leak. Contacted aaa roadside assistance, returned to dealership, turned away. Fire dept cleared car for towing, fire hazard. Researched VIN, found recall for fuel delivery modulator flange, and field service action for electronic throttle body. Contacted ford customer support, verified recall for my VIN. Advised to not operate vehicle. Area ford dealerships refused to diagnose w/o charging. A service manager at a mazda dealership diagnosed additional undisclosed repairs: A/C line ruptured, front driver's side sway bar snapped and control arm bushing separated; ford mechanic had also left bolts & hoses loose/unclamped in engine. Steering and rear suspension deteriorating. Returned to dealership once more- turned away. Missed 1 month of work (driving is job). No rental provided, unwilling to reimburse. Filed dealer complaint. Filing consumer protection & disclosure lawsuit. Seeking class action lawsuit against ford motor company. Car is dangerous, I refuse to operate it.

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Engine · 85,000 miles · MI

While driving my car I slowed down to make a turn and the engine suddenly stopped.no warning, shaking or decrease in speed. It just stopped I tried restarting but it wouldnt start until 10mins later. I was able to drive it to the dealership with no problems or lights on the dash but after I left (they couldn't see the car until 4 days later) leaving the lot the engine seemed to stall off and on for the 5 mile trip so I would put it in neutral when I would come to a light and coast to a stop, then restart. The wrench light came on and later the engine light. Also the RPM 's on the dash would go up to 4-5 but my engine speed would be 40 MPH this scared me so bad, I parked the car until the appointment at the dearlership when I took it to the dealership they did a diagnostic but know codes came up. They did fix the throttle