2011 Ford Escape reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Ford Escape — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,871
- 296 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 404 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 51 reported crashes · 54 injuries · 12 fires
What owners report fails — 2011 Ford Escape
- STEERING 404
- POWER TRAIN 263
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 253
- ENGINE 248
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 244
2 recalls on record for the 2011 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 16V777000 · 2017 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 14V284000 · 2014 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2011 Ford Escape
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford Escape units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Ford Escape reliable?
NHTSA has 1,871 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Ford Escape and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (404 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford Escape units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Escape?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (404), power train (263), fuel/propulsion system (253), engine (248). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Ford Escape?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.