2011 Ford Escape Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 52 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, 4% of its 1,316 total complaints for the year. Reported issues include seat collapse during rear-end crashes, door latch failures, and rear hatch glass shattering. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 52
- 4% of 1,316
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 42,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Front seats reportedly collapsed or folded flat backward during rear-end collisions, sometimes with airbags not deploying.
- Drivers described being thrown forward and back after seat backs failed to hold position during impacts.
- Front door latches on driver and passenger sides failed to open automatically or manually, requiring repeated dealer visits.
- Rear hatch or rear windshield glass shattered or exploded outward without the vehicle being in use.
- One owner described spontaneous engine-area fires that occurred while the vehicle was parked.
When 2011 Ford Escape body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 21, 2011, latest Aug 13, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2011 Ford Escape have?
- NHTSA lists 52 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, which is 4% of the 1,316 total complaints filed for that model year.
- What is the median mileage when these structure and body problems occurred?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Ford Escape is 42,900 miles.
- Is there a recall for structure or body issues on the 2011 Ford Escape?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body area on the 2011 Ford Escape.
- Did these structure and body complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- Yes, NHTSA data tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Ford Escape includes 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries.
- How does 2011 compare to other Ford Escape years for this problem area?
- The 2011 Escape's 52 Structure & Body complaints and 4% share are lower than 2020, which had 719 complaints and a 45% share, the highest in the dataset.