2011 Ford Escape Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 428 of 1,316 total complaints (33%) filed for the 2011 Ford Escape, with a median failure mileage of 46,263 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue, though 5 fires and 8 crashes were reported.
- Engine complaints
- 428
- 33% of 1,316
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 46,263 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle surging forward or backward on its own while idling or braking, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Some describe sudden engine stalling at highway speeds, with an orange wrench warning light appearing on the dash.
- Several complaints describe engine compartment fires, including cases where the vehicle caught fire while parked and unattended.
- One owner reported the engine throwing a rod with metal shavings found in the oil, accompanied by knocking sounds and an illuminated oil pressure light.
- Unintended acceleration while stationary is described as happening without warning, in some cases resulting in injury.
When 2011 Ford Escape engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 19, 2011, latest Feb 7, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2011 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2011 Ford Escape?
- NHTSA lists 428 engine complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, which is 33% of the 1,316 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Escape engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on the 2011 Ford Escape.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically occur on the 2011 Ford Escape?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2011 Ford Escape is 46,263 miles.
- Have engine problems on the 2011 Ford Escape caused crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 8 crashes, 5 fires, and 2 injuries associated with engine-area complaints on the 2011 Ford Escape.