2011 Ford Escape: windshield wiper failure

Filed May 8, 2023 · Visibility · 200,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear windshield wiper motor failed to deactivate, causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced; however, the dealer confirmed that the warranty had expired. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the rear windshield wiper motor; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 15, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Discovered my car has electric power steering not seeing a reservoir did some research and seen that there were a lot of 2011 Ford Escapes with safety recalls three being the main problems I've had with my car since I began financing it almost 4 years ago my last payment is in 2 weeks. Went to leave a driveway and within a few seconds my steering wheel locked up and I thought it was strange that's when I found out I have electric power steering and that there has been recalls turned the car off turn to back on and it was just fine. Found out that is a common thing although it may not be considered a safety recall just yet but I would believe it is a major problem because anytime in my life if I was to believe my power steering was failing me I would still have control over the wheel but this thing locks up as if I ain't going nowhere. I seen that there has been recalls for fuel systems front wheel bearings and electric power steering. My engine light has been on for a very long time and people say it's because of the O2 sensor causing a misfire to appear random. My front wheels kind of knock making me think it could be between the rack axle and bearing. Other than that my radio face button stopped working one day as if they were possessed until they completely shut off and I have no access to it besides the steering wheel components. Rear wiper stuck in the up position one day was causing a tick I could hear with no power and no key in the ignition that caused my battery to die several times 2 years in a row. Realized unplugging my rear wiper made it quit but I can't use my front washer fluid without it being unplugged. And my AC Open Air Max AC and heating cooling climate control buttons work but the blower only works on high making me think yet another electrical issue being the blower speed regulator is bad. I would say these are safety issues package together. This website says I have 0unrepaired recalls. Might try fix it with a torque sensor/calling dealership.

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 21, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 115,000 miles · MI

Back door wont open, rear wiper doesn't work, rain comes in through back door.

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 65,000 miles · ME

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.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after the key was inserted into the ignition switch. In addition, the contact mentioned that the passenger side wiper became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Visibility · 6,361 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving in sleet and snow at 40 MPH, the contact attempted to use the windshield wiper fluid and nothing would come out. The contact could not see through the windshield which almost resulted in a crash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver's side spray nozzle was clogged with debris. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,361.

Filed Jan 11, 2013 · Body · 19,464 miles · NY

It was about 30 degrees and my 13 year old daughter went to put a item in my 2011 ford escape parked in my drive way. Upon closing the rear lift gate the glass shattered into tiny pieces. This caused scratches and other body damage to the vehicle when the hydraulic arms and wiper blade assembly gave way when the glass shattered. The vehicle is 2 years old and under warranty. I called the dealer where I purchased it and was told to turn it into my insurance. No other help was offered!!! Mind you its 30 degrees out and I have 2 young children and live in a rural area. I did as I was told and reported to my insurance co. They tried to hook me up with several glass places with no luck. The closest was 35 miles away and said it would be about 2 weeks to get the glass because its not something they have in stock. I had to drive to a local mechanic with no rear window in the middle of winter with two kids just to get it covered with plastic so I could have a car to drive. Am I wrong to think ford could have done more to help????