2011 Ford Escape Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Ford Escape, 2% of the 1,318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I hit a bump in the road and wheel on passenger side of vehicle when up into wheel well. Almost hit oncoming traffic when I lost all steering. I took it to the Ford dealership via tow truck and was told that the front subframe was completely rotten at 87,000 miles driver side is not far from breaking I was told repairs would cost as much as the vehicle is worth”
NHTSA complaint #11404594, filed 2021-03, 87,000 miles“Very often as I'm driving the power steering will go out making it very dangerous to turn the wheel will just jerk away.. Also the fuel tank has always been an issue. Now I am unable to pump gas without gas leaking out. The wheels and tires always go flat I'm thinking something to do under truck”
NHTSA complaint #11114032, filed 2018-07, 93,000 miles“While doing the last several services on my Escape, I've noticed the front cradle/crossmember severely rusted, but not rusted through. On this last service,(10/22/19) I noticed two spots rusted through, very similar to the recall on the previous body escapes.”
NHTSA complaint #11270438, filed 2019-10, 115,000 miles“I have a 2011 Ford eacape.... We lost power steering 2-3 years ago in my car while driving on twisty hilly roads in ithica, ny on way to get our 3 young grandchildren and thank god it was my husband driving because I probably would have been in a serious accident... Tons of cars recalled... Same make,same model,same year and made at same plant in kansas!!!!! But Ford never recalled mu VIN#..... We were stranded there and lost time from work!!!! We took it to 3 Ford dealers with no help!!! Wanting almost $2,400!!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11414354, filed 2021-04, 136,000 miles“Suspensions on back wheels makes a tapping sound and affects the springs of the balance of the SUV, causing the tires to to wear out or down inconsistently. Possibly causing tires or steering wheel to cause accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11118809, filed 2018-08, 1 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 13 | 1% |
| 2014 | 18 | 1% |
| 2013 | 27 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 2% |
| 2011 | 32 | 2% |
| 2010 | 34 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 1% |
| 2008 | 31 | 2% |
| 2007 | 19 | 7% |
| 2006 | 65 | 14% |
| 2005 | 459 | 33% |
| 2004 | 154 | 31% |
| 2003 | 90 | 16% |
| 2002 | 80 | 8% |
| 2001 | 42 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Escape
411 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 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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