2011 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 42 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, 3% of its 1,316 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 89,460. There is 1 crash, 1 injury, and no fires or related recalls tied to this component.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 42
- 3% of 1,316
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 89,460 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front lower control arm bushings corrode enough to fail state safety inspection, with owners noting a similar issue was recalled on earlier Escape models but not on the 2011.
- Front cradle or crossmember shows severe rust, in one case rusted through, which owners compare to a recall covering earlier-body Escapes.
- Wheel bearings on the driver's side wear out and cause the wheels to shake the whole vehicle at highway speed.
- Front struts, sway bar, or sway bar links produce a loud rattling noise while driving over all types of terrain.
- Front shock absorbers leak hydraulic fluid, discovered incidentally during unrelated dealer visits.
- Tires lose air pressure repeatedly or dry-rot despite low reported mileage.
When 2011 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 17, 2014, latest Aug 19, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires 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 suspension problems on the 2011 Ford Escape?
- NHTSA lists 42 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Escape, which is 3% of the 1,316 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for suspension or frame rust on the 2011 Ford Escape?
- No related recalls are listed for this component on the 2011 Escape, even though several owners describe rust and control arm bushing failures similar to recalls issued on earlier Escape model years.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2011 Escape?
- The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2011 Escape is 89,460 miles.
- Did the 2011 Ford Escape suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury tied to suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2011 Escape, and no fires.