2011 Ford Escape Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,319 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,744miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2011 Ford Escape, 0% of the 1,319 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,744 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. While the automatic tailgate was closing, the latch closed incorrectly and the window shattered. The contact stated that the liftgate latch was faulty ever since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for repair and the latch was lubricated. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 12,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10637182, filed 2014-09, 12,500 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated the driver and the passenger front door failed and the doors would not open automatically or manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and they cleaned the door locks, but the failure was not corrected. The failure mileage was 8,429. The consumer stated at 8,429 the dealer replaced the door latch assembly. However, at 8,832 the front passenger door locked and now it will not unlock. Updated 10/05/11”
NHTSA complaint #10420124, filed 2011-08, 8,429 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10044854Apr 3, 2012Ford: vehicle's liftgate is difficult to open or difficult to close.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 54 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 29 | 3% |
| 2014 | 65 | 3% |
| 2013 | 65 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 30 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Escape
412 complaintsFuel system
284 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
268 complaintsEngine
248 complaintsVehicle speed control
245 complaintsElectrical system
117 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsBody and structure
43 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsBrakes
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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