My ignition is very messed up I have to push the key in way hard and twist fast to get it to work sometimes. Yesterday it took me 4 hours to get my car to turn over. I have had this problem since I have had the car since 2022 it I guess it-??s just getting worse. I took in to a dealership and they didn-??t fix that problem they fixed the my key problem instead. The shop I took it to even asked me how do I get my car to turn on and I had to show them. You have to have the key in a certain way to get it to work well now that way isn-??t even working what do I do and how can I get help getting this fixed. I am on disability and I think this should be in the recall for the ignition doing this

- Tulsa, OK, USA

Discovered my car has electric power steering not seeing a reservoir did some research and seen that there were a lot of 2011 Ford Escapes with safety recalls three being the main problems I've had with my car since I began financing it almost 4 years ago my last payment is in 2 weeks. Went to leave a driveway and within a few seconds my steering wheel locked up and I thought it was strange that's when I found out I have electric power steering and that there has been recalls turned the car off turn to back on and it was just fine. Found out that is a common thing although it may not be considered a safety recall just yet but I would believe it is a major problem because anytime in my life if I was to believe my power steering was failing me I would still have control over the wheel but this thing locks up as if I ain't going nowhere. I seen that there has been recalls for fuel systems front wheel bearings and electric power steering. My engine light has been on for a very long time and people say it's because of the O2 sensor causing a misfire to appear random. My front wheels kind of knock making me think it could be between the rack axle and bearing. Other than that my radio face button stopped working one day as if they were possessed until they completely shut off and I have no access to it besides the steering wheel components. Rear wiper stuck in the up position one day was causing a tick I could hear with no power and no key in the ignition that caused my battery to die several times 2 years in a row. Realized unplugging my rear wiper made it quit but I can't use my front washer fluid without it being unplugged. And my AC Open Air Max AC and heating cooling climate control buttons work but the blower only works on high making me think yet another electrical issue being the blower speed regulator is bad. I would say these are safety issues package together. This website says I have 0unrepaired recalls. Might try fix it with a torque sensor/calling dealership.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Rust is happening at an increasing rate on the rear wheel wells and rear lift gate.

- Ferndale, MI, USA

subframe is rotted and its so common why does ford not doing anything on this

- Plymouth, MA, USA

Hood latch is stuck. Will not open.

- Richmond Hill, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist fault warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that her vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The manufacturer was also notified of the recall and provided her with the same information as the dealer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would intermittently fail without warning. The contact stated that the power steering functionality would return upon restart of the engine. The contact had spoken to a dealer who informed him that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The contact also spoke to an independent mechanic who was familiar with the failure and informed him that a sensor would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and promised the contact a call back from a manager however, the contact had not yet heard from a manager. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

THE POWER STEERING FAiLED. The torque sensor was diagnosed as failed. Unable to steer the vehicle. Turns out Ford says this car wasn-??t reported as faulty. BUT 914,000 OTHER FORDS FROM 2008-2011 WERE RECALLED !!!!!!! This vehicle is the model and year of ALL those recalls.

- Thompson Station, TN, USA

The car started shutting off when putting gas and all the ABS lights started turning on. Then it escalated to the car shutting off when pressing the brakes. Now it shuts off randomly never while driving at higher speeds. I was driving the vehicle on the highway and it just shut off and I almost crashed onto the side of the highway because the steering wheel was not working. Thankfully I was able to meet be it a bit and avoid an accident but it happened a few times. Found that some vehicles like mine have some recalls and an extended warranty thing on file and when speaking with a rep at the Lincoln/Ford, she agreed that that what I was experiencing had to do with those, but the car dealerships in my area are not wanting to take responsibility and repair my vehicle which at this point is a public safety hazard not only for my family and me but anyone on the road around me. I can't work or take the car anywhere because of this issue and the carelessness and complete disregard from Ford reps is appalling.

- Savannah, TX, USA

The contact owned a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 35-40 MPH, the vehicle rolled over and crashed into a residence yard. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was knocked unconscious and was transported from the vehicle to the hospital with the assistance of emergency units. A police vehicle was filed. The contact sustained fractured vertebrae at the base of the neck, and several lacerations on the buttocks and face. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

Vehicle stalled while driving. Was able to pull into a parking lot. Car died and would not start and stay running. Acted as if fuel was not getting to engine. This happened approximately 1 month ago. I had car repaired. A relay was thought to be bad in the fuel supply system. Today the same thing occurs, car stalls and dies in few minutes. Again was able to get into a parking lot before it went completely dead. After stopping car starts up but then stumbles and dies in less than a few seconds. Sounds like it is not getting fuel.

- Cibolo , TX, USA

The front subframe is rusted out and will not pass the pa state inspection. The car has undercarriage corrosion problems. We just replaced the muffler pipe for similar issues last fall. They car has been driving in pa for last 9 years and should not be having these issues. The car has 89000 miles. Godshalls automotive can get a used part and labor to fix will be $1100. This should be look at as a recall.

- Harleysville, PA, USA

Carrier bearing drive shaft assembly causing severe vibration upon exceleration and and letting off the gas peddle also ignition issue put key in turn on cranking several times before starting unless key is turned back my Escape has 70,000 miles on it I should not be having these issues.my engine light is on and vehicle vibration it has new tires, I replaced tie rods, bearings, in front all new brakes this vehicle has been a big disappointment I have put a lot of money into it and only 70,000 miles for a 2011.please help me out with this situation this is the first Ford I have ever owned I am not a happy customer.

- New Castle, IN, USA

On December 22, 2019 at approximately 6 pm, our son was loading groceries he had just purchased into the back of the Escape, when he closed the rear lift gate window, it simply shattered into small pieces. My son suffered a small abrasion on one knuckle but it could have been much worse. There had been no cracks or other signs of defect in the window. There is a Ford technical services bulletin (tsb-11-2-9) on this issue but when we called a local Ford dealership and mentioned the tsb, they said that Ford would not pay T O fix it and that the tsb was merely instructions to the service technicians on how to fix it. This is bull. We are aware that NHTSA has received more than 40 complains on this issue. Our son was injured, this is a known safety defect and Ford should be held responsible. The vehicle was stationary with the engine turned off when this happened.

- Timonium, MD, USA

When truck has a full or even half tank, always smell a loud gas smell coming from truck. Gas smell so loud can not have truck parked in garage due to fumes. Also with brakes, when forced to stop immediately the brakes make a weird sound and wont lock properly.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

I was driving my 2011 Ford Escape limited edition and on the highway when I was going at a great amount of speed the vehicle shuts down completely the dash went black and the steering wheel locked up and everything I was able to stop I restarted car it started back

- Elyria, OH, USA

My 2011 Ford Escape XLT 2.5L is stalling while driving, stopped, turning. The RPM's are jumpy. Car stalls with foot on the gas in mid drive! replaced the canister purge valve as diagnosed. Not the fix.

- Gulfport, FL, USA

First issue is that the back back door wont open & there is no keyhole to unlock it either. Second issue is that when it rains heavy water is coming through from the outside into all my doors & it stays there because there is no plug to let the water out. The cheapest option was to drill holes in the bottom of each door to let the water out.

- Cicero, IL, USA

I was driving down the road and the car just died and did not start again and I cant figure out whats wrong with the car but even in the off engion switch still was trying to start its self so I had to remove the battery cables so it would stop trying to start and we cant figure out whats wrong with it still and we just spent $3500 to get the transmission replaced and at this time we have no clue how to fix it.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

I was driving and my back windshield broke loose from the car. I was driving on manchester rd no more than 40 miles an hour. Upon checking, one of the rear hinges had broke and the windshield was haniging by the other hinge. Fortunately for myself and people behind me on the highway it held on. It is now clear that the other hinge is also rotted and I'm very lucky no one was injured. I was telling my coworker who has the same year, make, and model car about the incident and we decided to go out and look at hers. Her hinges are also rotted and the same thing could have happened to her at any time. We then went on line where we found multiple complaints about this same issue. The following image is of the hinges. A friend came and pushed the windshield back up in place as much as possible because it downpouring into my car. Then we ducktaped it to get me home. I did not want to let it hang again for the photos because I am afraid it will fall of completely. One image is of my car, the other of my coworkers.

- Akron, OH, USA