2011 Ford Escape Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 14%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid, 14% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving in atlanta ga on city streets, crossed rr tracks while breaking and ABS and other lights flashed. At the same time I lost all breaking power, the break pedal when all the way to the floor. I was able to swerve into a parking lot and the breaks worked enough for me to stop the car. After sitting for about 20 minutes I started the escape back up and drive around the parking lot, the breaks seemed to be working again so I drove home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11164715, filed 2019-01, 99,000 miles“I was driving in atlanta, crossed rr tracks while breaking and ABS and other lights flashed. At the same time I lost all breaking power in my 2011 Escape Hybrid, the break pedal when all the way to the floor. I was able to swerve into a parking lot and the breaks worked enough for me to stop the car. After sitting for about 20 minutes I started the escape back up and drive around the parking lot, the breaks seemed to be working again so I drove home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11164724, filed 2019-01, 99,000 miles“While turning left, foot on brake pedal, in a small strip mall parking lot, car suddenly accelerated and kept accelerating. Although I tried to steer, car crashed into several hedges, over high curbs, tire blew out, finally stopped by crashing into tree 8 parallel feet from gas pump. Brakes did not slow car down. No idea why.”
NHTSA complaint #10896633, filed 2016-08, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, while attempting to stop the vehicle the brake pedal extended to the floorboard, causing the stopping distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11678552, filed 2025-08, 85,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 19% |
| 2021 | 7 | 6% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 5 | 14% |
| 2010 | 13 | 22% |
| 2009 | 32 | 21% |
| 2008 | 154 | 35% |
| 2007 | 48 | 39% |
| 2006 | 87 | 40% |
| 2005 | 63 | 35% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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