2011 Ford Escape Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2011 Ford Escape, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 45,380 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (33% of reports).
- 268power train complaints
- 45,380median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $610typical repair cost reported by owners
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 88 of 268 complaints (33%)
- Turned off: mentioned in 56 of 268 complaints (21%)
- Side road: mentioned in 50 of 268 complaints (19%)
- Few minutes: mentioned in 14 of 268 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2011 Ford Escape at $610, and half of them between $570 and $760.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 254 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 268 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Escape power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 3 | 12% | — |
| 2024 Escape | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Escape | 23 | 23% | 33,000 |
| 2022 Escape | 31 | 13% | 21,500 |
| 2021 Escape | 44 | 13% | 79,845 |
| 2020 Escape | 241 | 15% | 50,000 |
| 2019 Escape | 128 | 21% | 64,460 |
| 2018 Escape | 275 | 15% | 80,000 |
| 2017 Escape | 391 | 14% | 75,456 |
| 2016 Escape | 320 | 28% | 88,000 |
| 2015 Escape | 286 | 26% | 94,000 |
| 2014 Escape | 481 | 23% | 89,804 |
| 2013 Escape | 401 | 15% | 81,500 |
| 2012 Escape | 66 | 11% | 41,967 |
| 2011 Escape | 268 | 20% | 45,380 |
| 2010 Escape | 508 | 25% | 51,430 |
| 2009 Escape | 301 | 18% | 65,000 |
| 2008 Escape | 329 | 17% | 68,100 |
| 2007 Escape | 44 | 17% | 74,500 |
| 2006 Escape | 80 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Escape | 117 | 8% | 91,928 |
| 2004 Escape | 27 | 5% | 72,000 |
| 2003 Escape | 55 | 10% | 69,000 |
| 2002 Escape | 105 | 10% | 74,000 |
| 2001 Escape | 128 | 13% | 68,308 |
| 2000 Escape | 1 | 20% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2011 Ford Escape. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, the power steering assist intermittently fails without warning. This makes steering very difficult and creates a serious safety hazard, especially at low speeds or during turns. The issue can be temporarily resolved by turning the engine off and restarting the vehicle, but it recurs…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact attempted to make a right turn however, the power steering failed, and the steering wheel became difficult to steer in either direction. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there might have been a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Escapes have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 268 owner complaints about power train for the 2011 Ford Escape (20% of the 1,318 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford Escape power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 45,380 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2011 Ford Escape?
Owners report a typical cost of $610 (half paid between $570 and $760), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2011 Ford Escape?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 88 of 268 complaints, followed by “turned off” (56).
Other 2011 Ford Escape problems
- Steering problems (411)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (253)
- Engine problems (248)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (245)
- Electrical System problems (117)
See all 2011 Ford Escape problems or power train problems across all Escape years.