Is the 2011 Ford Escape a good car to buy?

The 2011 Ford Escape has an HXSCar buy confidence score of 22/100 (Avoid). Significant recall or complaint activity was found in NHTSA data — a certified pre-purchase inspection is strongly recommended.

Are there any recalls for the 2011 Ford Escape?

Yes, the 2011 Ford Escape has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA.

What is the safety rating of the 2011 Ford Escape?

The 2011 Ford Escape has an NHTSA overall safety rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Is the 2011 Ford Escape at risk of flood damage?

HXSCar rates the 2011 Ford Escape's flood damage risk as high, based on historical flood events near its model year.

2011 Ford Escape

22/100 — AvoidHigh Flood Risk

Government recall data, consumer complaints & safety ratings

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Recall History

3 total

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
Campaign: 16V777000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Campaign: 15E045000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Campaign: 14V284000

Safety Ratings

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