2011 Ford Escape transmission problems
The 2011 Ford Escape has 268 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
268
Transmission complaints
14%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS WALKING TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO PUT LUGGAGE IN THE TRUNK AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLING TOWARDS HER. THE CONTACT DOVE TO THE GROUND ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO AVOID BEING HIT. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK AND STRUCK THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA has 268 complaints about the 2011 Ford Escape transmission — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.