2011 Ford Escape: jerking or lurching

Filed Jul 1, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · 134,499 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and jerked, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was diagnosed by Roadside Assistance as a failure with the alternator. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed as it was confirmed that the alternator had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The dealer was not contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,499.

Filed Jan 26, 2024 · Steering · 313,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated when he entered the vehicle, the vehicle was without power steering functionality. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started, the vehicle was jerking. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering) as a possible solution; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 313,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Steering · SC

The power steering in my 2011 Ford Escape is producing a grinding noise along with vibrations strong enough to make the steering wheel rock back and forth while in park. In driving the vehicle you have to actually fight the wheel to maintain your position in the lane. The car will be inspected by a certified service center by Thursday, 1/19 if not sooner. I will be able to provide more information once it is inspected. In having to fight with the steering you had to be aware of cars and objects nearby as it had a tendency to jerk the wheel off course. The car did not display and warning messages or symptoms prior to this current event.

Filed May 14, 2019 · Steering · FL

A knock started in my steering column. I got increasingly worse. My steering became jerky and uncontrollable. I was able to get my truck to a repair shop. They found the steering column bad. This will be the second time since I have owned the truck that this steering column has gone bad. This is very dangerous and could have caused a very serious accident if I did not learn from the first recall. Two times with the same part and problem. I do not think this was fixed and a continued investigation into the steering column should exist.

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Fuel system, Steering · 93,000 miles · FL

Very often as I'm driving the power steering will go out making it very dangerous to turn the wheel will just jerk away.. Also the fuel tank has always been an issue. Now I am unable to pump gas without gas leaking out. The wheels and tires always go flat I'm thinking something to do under truck

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · PA

Car jerks,lags,bucks on acceleration. Does not shift smoothly. Does not happen all the time.

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Steering · 124,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, a grinding type noise was heard when turning the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel became more difficult to turn and would jerk and vibrate. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering column was faulty, but the exact failure was not identified. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The vehicle was previously diagnosed per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but no failures were found at the time. The failure mileage was 124,000. *tt updated 9/19/18

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Steering · 174,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel jerked and the 'power steering assist default" message appeared. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact also mentioned that the jerking of the steering wheel had gotten worse in the past several days, to the point that the failure occurred when the vehicle was in park. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired by the dealer (bob chapman ford, 1255 columbus avenue marysville, ohio 43040) on october 16, 2016 for the same failure. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

Filed May 14, 2017 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · NY · crash

We have experienced simultaneous depression of the vehicle brakes and accelerator pedals resulting in the car lurching forward or backwards uncontrollably depending on whether traveling from stationary in reverse or going forward. Most recently, this defect has resulted in a total right -off of our vehicle when the car reversed into a brick wall as we were backing up slowly from a complete standstill. Luckily, no injury was sustained to passengers or other by standers but it most certainly could have resulted in the death of a passer by.

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 20, 2016 · Acceleration · 82,564 miles · NY

Vehicle would engage in jerky motion and reduced power when accelerating to highway speed followed by "throttle fault light" on instrument panel. More jerky motion during downshift/deceleration. Odb2 code p2119

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · FL

Power train , I was driving on I-4 and driving with the traffic and all of a sudden my car just starts to jerk and cuts off, needless to say I got off on side of the highway and turned car off. I was scared because I looked in my rear view mirror and I thought I was dead. I had to sit for a few minutes because I was scared to think I could have died today. Researching it really angers me because this could and can be prevented. Something needs to be done to get a recall. As for the car it started back up and got me home. I cannot say I am safe in my own car. This car is a death trap please call a recall before myself or anyone of the others gets killed.