2011 Ford Escape: won't start

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 Oct 17, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · GA

Escape would not start on 10/14/19. Made clicking noise but would not turn over. Checked battery which indicated low voltage. Replaced battery on 10/15/19. On 10/17/19, attempted to start car. All lights came on but no sound was heard and engine would not turn over. Checked new battery which was within limits. Checked symptoms online and found issue to be faulty neutral safety switch. Upon further search, found numerous owners of 2008-2012 ford escape and mercury mariners have the same issue. Would like to know why this is not a factory recall if it is happening this often.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key turned in the ignition; however, the vehicle did not start. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least seven other times. The vehicle was taken to texas country ford (321 e coke rd, winnsboro, tx 75494), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

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 Nov 9, 2018 · Electrical · 61,500 miles · NC

I have owned this vehicle since new. With now 62000 + miles I started having starting problems beginning earlier this year. The battery and starter have check out okay. The problem is with the ignition system. Sometimes the vehicle will not start when the key is turned- no noise, no clicking just nothing. I have learned to push the key in hard while turning and then the vehicle starts normally. At times even this will not work and I am stuck where ever I am until it decides to start after repeated attempts. After researching this issue on the internet I have read dozens of complaints from other people with the same issue across a range of years for the ford escape. I could not find any recall notices for this problem but there should be as I am guessing the number of vehicles with this issue has to be enormous.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · NC

Car would sit in the driveway and lights and other accessories would come on. While driving the radio and other accessories would go off. Trouble with lift gate not opening and not closing. Car would not start sometimes. By wiggling various fuses and curcuit breakers the problem would subside for a while. I ended up spending over $1200.00 to replace the fuse block and wiring harness to fix the problem. I am living with my fingers crossed. I am a woman living on an extreamly limited income but I need my car. These problems were experienced while driving down the road, parked in my driveway, or any other time my car was in motion.

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Engine · 65,000 miles · GA

"engine recall" I have a 2011 ford escape & after 7 months of owning this vehicle I was told that I need a new engine. I was headed home from work on i95 then the engine light came on. The next morning I got up to go to work and the escape would not crank up at all it did not move. From the time I had this vehicle it would not start on some days so it was no good when I bought it. It only has 65000 miles on it. The camshaft & crankshaft needs to be replaced there should be a recall on that part of this vehicle. I drove it for 7 months & there was days it didn't want to start. I wasted my hard earned cash on this piece of junk and now I dont have a car to ride to work. Ford need to recall this issue.

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · 65,800 miles · GA

At first my engine light came on then my ford escape started but it only creeped down the street it barely wanted to go anywhere when I got to the light it wouldn't move at all so I backed it up then slowly drove it across the street out the way of traffic & when I shut it off it would not start back up the crankshaft & timing chain went out on it. It only has 65,800 miles on it and I only had it 8 months. I think there should be a recall on that part because the mileage is not that high for it to go out already. It's going to cost a lot to get repaired. I need to find out about the crankshaft will be able to get repaired under warranty.

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · TN

Car would not start. Once started, power steering completely out. Had to drive home with no power steering.once power steering came on a day later, air is not working.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Electrical · 46,246 miles · CA

Re/ 2011 ford escape with 46246 miles vehicle did not start when the ignition key was turned on(engine did not turn over). The vehicle eventually started after multiple tries (key turned off then on again). The vehicle was taken into autonation ford in torrance, ca. Where they replaced the "ignition lock housing" due to a broken ignition lock housing pin. Cost $733.00. Repairs completed 12/07/2016

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

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 113,354 miles · SC

I was traveling northwest on I 26 when I heard a pop and lost speed and control. I eased over to the right side of the highway and tried to stop. At this time, the car started to shake violently. Eventually the car stopped and would not start again. I had to be towed to newberry and left the car at a garage and rented a car to continue my trip to pick my granddaughter and return to charleston. I had to pay 85.00 to the tow truck driver, 385.00 for the car rental and 486.36 to the garage for the throttle body replacement. Now I find out this has had a recall. If I had been notified, I would not be out nearly $1000.00, not to mention the safety aspect of this whole incident. I could have been seriously injured or killed.