2011 Ford Escape Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Owners filed 268 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, 20% of that year's 1,316 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 45,379. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this component on the 2011 model, and 2 crashes and 3 injuries are tied to these reports.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 268
- 20% of 1,316
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 45,380 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicles suddenly lose throttle response or power while driving at highway speed, with the dash 'wrench' light coming on and the accelerator pedal becoming unresponsive.
- Some owners report the transmission slipping out of gear or disengaging while slowing down, then lunging forward when it reengages.
- Harsh or hard jerking is described when shifting from park or reverse into drive, sometimes accompanied by a loud grinding or clanking noise.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolling backward on its own while parked and unoccupied, striking an object.
- Intermittent loss of throttle response has been reported on both highway and local roads, with dealers able to duplicate but not always repair the issue.
When 2011 Ford Escape transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 5, 2011, latest May 2, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2011 Ford Escape have?
- NHTSA lists 268 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, making up 20% of the 1,316 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Escape transmission?
- NHTSA's data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape.
- At what mileage do 2011 Ford Escape transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Ford Escape is 45,379 miles.
- Are the transmission problems dangerous?
- NHTSA complaint data tied to this component on the 2011 Escape includes 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with sample complaints describing sudden power loss at highway speed and unexpected forward lunging.
- How does the 2011 Escape compare to other model years for this problem?
- The 2011 Escape had 268 Transmission & Powertrain complaints (20% share), lower than 2010's 508 complaints (25% share) but higher in raw count than 2012's 66 complaints (11% share).