2011 Ford Escape Hybrid Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 22%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid, 22% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 3 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 at approximately 45mph when my vehicle lost speed, and would not respond to pressure to the gas. As I coasted to the side of the road, I had to shut the vehicle off and back on to get it to work. I have had it happen a dozen times since then. In a parking garage, at low speeds, on the interstate at 70mph.”
NHTSA complaint #10547838, filed 2013-10, 60,000 miles“I bought my Ford escape because they are dependable. But on my way to work a couple of weeks ago, my car slipped out of cruise control causing me to lurch forward at 70+ MPH on the highway. I couldn't reengage cruise control and the wrench icon was lit on the dash. The next day my car was fine so I thought it was a fluke. Then it happened again. I thought it was just an issue with cruise control so I stopped using it. But that didn't solve the issue and my car would randomly downshift while I was on the highway (the wrench light coming on). …”
NHTSA complaint #10881363, filed 2016-06, 85,500 miles“I bought my vehicle, used, a couple of years ago. I asked for the carfax and if there were any issues with the vehicle. The salesman let me glance at his screen and scrolled through to humor me and promised there were no issues. A few days ago while driving on the highway using cruise control, the cc kicked off and my car jerked. Since then, I have had trouble accelerating and controlling the speed of my car. A littel orange wrench came on. This morning as I was driving to work, the check engine light came on. I felt like I almost got into 3 accidents for lack of control of my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11129597, filed 2018-09, 114,980 miles“While driving eastbound on i70 through kansas, my 2011 Escape Hybrid lost power to the drive train. Without warning, the engine started racing as if it had shifted into neutral. While coasting, I put the car into neutral and then back to drive. It continued to be unresponsive to my stepping on the accelerator pedal. I coasted to a stop on the shoulder of the highway. I did not notice any indicator warning at the time, although in subsequent similar events, the stop safely hazard warning light came on. I turned the ignition off and restarted. The car showed no sign of any problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10760726, filed 2015-09, 13,000 miles“While driving my newly purchased Ford escort (bought in may 2014) I lost power,the vehicle did not shut off but I was unable to accelerate & it sputtered & shook until I could safely pull off the road. A lighted wrench came on which I had no idea what it was until I looked in the manual (drivetrain). Once I was safely off the road I shut the vehicle off & waited awhile & started it back up & it had power again & I continued on my way. I was out of town at the time with my grandchildren in the vehicle. I really am confused as to why there has not been a recall on this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633224, filed 2014-09, 33,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 8 | 22% |
| 2010 | 8 | 14% |
| 2009 | 17 | 11% |
| 2008 | 25 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 19 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
14 complaintsBrakes
5 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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