2011 Ford Escape HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid has problems
37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2011 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2011 vs. every other Escape Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escape Hybrid median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Throttle Body MalfunctionNo recall
- Loss of power steering while drivingNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Escape Hybrid owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The steering wheel locked in one position i pulled over shut off the car restarted and the steering wheel started working again. Is their a recall on my 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid with this problem. This scared me to death I got lucky and the road was straight and I was able to stop the car. [XXX]…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while 65 MPH on the freeway, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist failed to operate. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering functionality…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle experienced electrical power steering failure. The check engine and brake system light warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring for…
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