2011 Ford Escape Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the wheels of the 2011 Ford Escape, 1% of the 1,318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,500 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.
“Power steering just randomly went out while driving. I know previously there was a recall for this, however I've only had the car a couple years and it's just now a problem. If I turn the car completely off and restart it starts working again. Also, there was a recall for a front bearing part, I'm having issues there as well. Front right.”
NHTSA complaint #11362680, filed 2020-10, 215,000 miles“I have only owned my pre-owned vehicle for 3 years and have had to replace driver side front bearing 2x's, rear wiper motor twice and now vehicle will stall while in motion and at stops for traffic lights. I have always driven fords and feel that this is something with the assembly line because I learned of another from the same assembly line that had the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11299595, filed 2020-01, 95,000 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“First power door locks quit working, next tail gate won't open, tire pressure dash light warning comes on yet there are no problems. Check motor dash light goes on and off often yet they find no problem. Latest is power steering went out with no warning while driving again plugged into checking machine no problem. Steering wheel shakes continuously while stopped. And believe suspension is giving out. Not a car that I would recommend to anyone. Has horrible blind spots. All occurrences happen while driving or stationary. All this has happened in the life of our ownership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311853, filed 2020-02, 167,332 miles“Purchased and had mounted (4) goodyear assurance tripletred on or about 15apr2015 by Ford dealer. 90,000 mile maintenance, including routine tire rotation, was completed by same dealer 24jun2016. No damage or defects were noted by dealer at that time. On 02jul2016, while driving on interstate at approximately 65 MPH, I noticed the low air pressure light come on and slowed my speed to 60 MPH. Within a few miles, I heard a thumping noise of a flat tire and pulled off onto the shoulder and awaited road assistance from aaa. …”
NHTSA complaint #10883395, filed 2016-07, 89,460 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 20 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 22 | 1% |
| 2017 | 76 | 3% |
| 2016 | 32 | 3% |
| 2015 | 25 | 2% |
| 2014 | 46 | 2% |
| 2013 | 33 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 3% |
| 2005 | 98 | 7% |
| 2004 | 34 | 7% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology