I hit a bump in the road and wheel on passenger side of vehicle when up into wheel well. Almost hit oncoming traffic when I lost all steering. I took it to the ford dealership via tow truck and was told that the front subframe was completely rotten at 87,000 miles driver side is not far from breaking I was told repairs would cost as much as the vehicle is worth
2011 Ford Escape transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that while traveling up hill at various speeds, the vehicle shut-off with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the catalytic converter, the camshaft sensor, and oil delivery sensor were replaced on separate occasions. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but was unable to reach a representative. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift gear, and failed to engage when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown ford dealer to have a diagnostic performed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The technician also test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that the transmission torque converter failed and the transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Transfer case overheating and dumping lubricant on transmission/drivers side axle spraying all over.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that the power train indicator illuminated while driving various speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. *bf vehicle was taken to valley ford (waverly, oh) where the throttle body was replaced under the manufacturer's warranty. Consumer noticed that the air filter hose kept coming off because it was too short. Consumer stretched the hose to keep it from coming off. Consumer states that this might be the cause of the throttle body failure.
A known common problem on 2001-2012 ford escape awd models: the transfer case on awd models is mounted near the exhaust which bakes and dries lubrication grease in the transfer case resulting in bearing failure and lock-up conditions which can cause a crash at highway speeds.
Ford part bl8z-7251-a in 2001-2012 escape/mercury mariner/mazda tribute,& similarly designed ford explorer,edge, taurus, and several mazda--all wheel drive and 4x4 models are made with known defective transfercases/automoblie design. The engine exhaust is placed too close to the gear case which dries the lubricant within (12 oz.). Massive bearing failure can occur at any moment destroying the transfer case, causing a lockup condition, the case or drive shaft can break free and result in a crash.
I was driving my 2011 ford escape limited edition and on the highway when I was going at a great amount of speed the vehicle shuts down completely the dash went black and the steering wheel locked up and everything I was able to stop I restarted car it started back up
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.
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.
Transmission broke while flat towing.
I bought an rv last year and decided to pull it behind my rv. I checked the owners manual for instructions on what procedure in needed to do to pull my 2011 ford escape on all four wheels behind my rv and so I followed the manual instructions and did so. Well I got about 300 miles from my house and the transmission burns up! I have contacted fmco and they are given me the run around and not wanting to take full responsibility for my transmission which I totally disagree because I followed the manual instructions.
Transmission had to be replaced at 128000.miles and cost us 3500.00 and we only owned it for less than a year
This will be the second time I am replacing wheel bearing in the front driver side wheel. This causes the wheel to shake. I cant afford to continue to put money into a vehicle with such low miles and every 6 months. Also rear wiper motor burnt out due to a leaky seal or poor seal from ford.
This vehicle is bucking and jolting going uphill on a level surface. It feels like someone has hit me from behind. It is not not shifting at all the way it is suppose to. There are many other complaints on this same year and model vehicle with the same exact symptoms. This is not VIN.related in any sense. This is a ongoing problem with this particular vehicle.
Shift solanoid problems where the vehicle does not shift. Ford does not have these parts on hand and are on back order until mid october 2018. Why? Because too many escape vehicles are having this issue. A recall needs to conducted on this issue and ford needs to step up and replace these solanoids.
Car jerks,lags,bucks on acceleration. Does not shift smoothly. Does not happen all the time.
Lost steering while vehicle was in motion on a city street. Power has cut out on many occasions
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While starting the vehicle, the engine independently revved. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (norris ford, 901 merritt blvd, baltimore, md 21222) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and the power train control module needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
This 2011 ford escape is my son's car. We bought the car used in 2015. The car currently has 69,000 miles. In april 2017 my son complained of the car surging while stopped at a light. We drove the car that night and could not get it to duplicate this issue. A month later he called me and stated the car surged again while stopped in a turn lane. He made it to a side street but within 50 yards the car came to a screeching stop. The car would not move. Ended up with a seized transmission. We replaced the transmission in may 2017. Within a week the car is now becoming unresponsive and still surging while stopped. He has to turn the car off and back on to gain control of the car again. When stopped the car engine is shutting down. Today the vehicle surged forward while at a stop. Today I researched this problem online and came across the electronic throttle body issue in ford escapes including the 2011 model. I feel that this etb issue was the direct cause of the seizure of the transmission on this car. I spent $2500 on a new transmission and still have an issue with the car acting the same was as before. This is a very dangerous malfunction on a car driven by an 18 year old. He could have easily surged into another car or pedestrian. A recall was the only solution the federal safety agency should have accepted from ford on this issue. I would like to be reimbursed the $2500 for the new transmission that this faulty part has caused.
While driving at about 30 MPH, my car just lost power and began coasting. The only lights or indicators on the dash was the wrench symbol. The car would start up again and run but it repeated the loss of power several times...at any speed, at any time! (25-65mph) twice on the highway in fast traffic! Went to the ford dealer by me and they repaired the throttle control/power train module at no cost to me. Apparently a recall was in place. This was a particular problem with many ford vehicles I found out while doing research! This was in sept/oct of 2015 and today it has happened to me again...twice in one hour. (may 22, 2017) my 2011 ford escape v6 is now back at the same dealer. I am being told that I will have to pay for all diagnostic checks and the labor and parts. I should not have to be dealing with this same exact issue only 19 months later. I was told that the dealership was booked solid for two days and they could get me in on the third day. I am single and on partial disability and cannot afford a huge bill for the car or to miss work. Certainly not with something that I did not cause. This is the second time with the exact same issue! I have all of the necessary maintenance done on my vehicle and take excellent care of it. If need be, the dealer has all of my original information on the work and repairs and they have my vehicle now and I am hoping that they will get to look at it today. They said that I could rent a car too! Only $30 a day! Not! Please help! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While accelerating from a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the contact heard an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there were metal fragments in the fluid in the transfer case. The contact was informed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: cas12279241. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. The VIN was not available.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving at any speed, the rpms increased and the contact heard a clicking noise. Afterwards, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The issue recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Driving and truck just cuts off. Took it to the shop and first they thought it was a mass air flow sensor.. But the problem still happened. Then it was said it might be throttle body. I just bought this car less than a month ago and already having major problems.
"takata recall" a light popped on while I was driving on a local city street a light that looks like a wrench and it is causing me hesitation while driving won't pick up speed or give any gas.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle shook and decelerated. The service engine now warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired in november of 2015 per a manufacturer recall for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not repair the vehicle a second time for the same failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
I continue to have issues with the electronic throttle body (etb), up to and including the complete shutdown of the system. I am the original owner of this vehicle and have abided by all service recommendations for this make/model. The extended warranty on the etb runs out at 100k (vehicle currently at 75k). There are times the vehicle shifts so violently that one would believe they've been rear-ended. When I take my vehicle in to the dealership (5 times, 2 different dealerships), I'm told they re-program the system and to give it another 500 to 1000 miles for the system to relearn my driving habits. The "reboot" lasts between 800 to 1500 miles on average. I don't understand why the etb can't be replaced in its entirety at this point.
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