2011 Ford Escape Consumer Discussions

Looking at purchasing an Escape

• Re: Looking at purchasing an Escape [colero1]

  Written by: hackattack5 on Apr 27, 2011 2:14:36 PM

  Nope I have 3 Fords in my garage. 1996 Mustang 200,000 miles runs like a scalded dog. 2010 Fusion 20,000 miles no problems and I have a 2011 Escape 7000 miles averaging 28MPG runs like a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. You can Bash Ford all you want but I am going to guess that you did get a bad one but all manufactures have this issue. Good ... Read More

Ford Escape Engine and Performance Problems

• Re: My 2011 Ford Escape Problem [mistymorning16]

  Written by: hackattack5 on Apr 12, 2011 8:16:42 AM

  I have a 2011 Ford Escape. it is a 4 cylinder 2.5 liter automatic. it idles at 800 RPM in neutral and 700 RPM in drive. It does not shake or idle rough. When you wanted to check a different unit on the lot to see how it idled did you pick the unit or did the dealer pick it? I bet if you went to a different dealer they could ... Read More

• My 2011 Ford Escape Problem

  Written by: mistymorning16 on Apr 10, 2011 4:02:16 PM

  Update on my 2011 Ford Escape Idling Rough - apparently most of these vehicles run rough. I tested another brand new vehicle and it idled worse than mine, and the shop foreman said I was lucky mine ran the way it did. I'm surprised Ford has not done anything about this. Obviously not many people have complained very loud about this problem. I was told I have to live with it, ... Read More

2011 Ford Escape owners are reporting

• 2011 Ford Escape owners are reporting

  Written by: hackattack5 on Apr 8, 2011 3:43:40 PM

  Just bought a 2011 Ford Escape XLT and thought it would be nice for the 2011 owners to chat. I just checked my mileage on my first tank of fuel and got 29.4 mpg which is way better than my 2008 tacoma which got 20.

Ford Escape Mercury Tribute Real World MPG

• 2011 Escape XLT FWD 4cyl

  Written by: hackattack5 on Apr 8, 2011 3:40:01 PM

  I just checked my mileage from my first tank of gas on my 2011 Ford Escape XLT FWD. the average mpg was reading 28mpg on the readout most of the tank so I was thrilled because I was hoping to get at least 26mpg. When I filled it up and did the math it turns out that I got 29.4 mpg !! When I tell my friends and family they asked ... Read More

Ford Escape Engine and Performance Problems

• Re: 2011 Ford Escape Rough Idle [mistymorning16]

  Written by: bj02176 on Mar 28, 2011 1:58:03 PM

  I had a 2010 4 cyl Escape and never had that problem, but had lots of other problems, brakes, transmission, etc, rear hoot noise when accelerating from a stop. I have since gotten rid of it I believe the 2011 is just the same as the 2010. Not up to the standards of my 2005 Escape which had rear disc brakes and a full size spare mounted on a rim that ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Ford Escape Rough Idle [bdyment]

  Written by: mistymorning16 on Mar 25, 2011 12:15:37 PM

  Hi. It's idling at the notch between 0 and 1... so I would say 500 rpms or so, maybe 600 rpms at the most? (hope that makes sense) I will keep pushing on this. I called Ford Customer Support and it was suggested I talk to the General Manager of the dealer now. Will keep you posted. This is stupid that I have to even go through this.

• Re: 2011 Ford Escape Rough Idle [bdyment]

  Written by: wwest on Mar 25, 2011 8:36:26 AM

  "...idle speed seems way too slow.." Not that I disagree with you, but.... 2011 Escape.... Just how slow is too slow...? We have all adapted over time and experience to an idle speed of ~800RPM. But in truth what if the engine could be kept running, idling, at as little as 100RPM..in favor of improved FE....?? The new electronic engine controls might well be able to do that. And what, who's ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Ford Escape Rough Idle [mistymorning16]

  Written by: bdyment on Mar 25, 2011 6:14:34 AM

  The idle speed seems way too slow. I have driven a few late model Ford 4 cyl. including an Escape and none of them idle down like you say. Have a service person go for a ride with you. Something isn't right.

• Re: 2011 Ford Escape Rough Idle [mistymorning16]

  Written by: wwest on Mar 24, 2011 1:37:53 PM

  Not knowing the magnitude of the "shake" I'll volunteer this information. 4 cylinder engines, I4 engines, are notorious for low speed vibration. Many "upscale" manufacturers use something called a "balance shaft" to help smooth out these vibrations. Obviously the lower the idle speed is the worse these vibrations will be felt within the cabin. Since two separate dealers have said the level you are expereincing is normal I'm afraid what is, ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Ford Escape Rough Idle [bdyment]

  Written by: mistymorning16 on Mar 24, 2011 1:16:59 PM

  Thanks to bdyment for replying. I did take it to a different ford dealership and they said the same thing. I asked for paperwork to see what they checked and they wouldn't provide it to me. I also talked to the service manager at the dealership I purchased it from and he said "live with it, pretend it isn't happening and just drive it". He didn't even have it checked out. ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Ford Escape Rough Idle [mistymorning16]

  Written by: bdyment on Mar 24, 2011 5:08:09 AM

  I would find a new Ford dealer or at least talk to the service manager. This is not normal and you don't have to live with it.

• 2011 Ford Escape Rough Idle

  Written by: mistymorning16 on Mar 23, 2011 5:06:37 PM

  Bought 2011 Ford Escape. Had for 3 weeks. When I'm stopped at stop light, foot on brake, rpms drop to almost 1 on rpm scale and vehicle steering wheel and front seats shake. Once I drive off, it's fine. Took it in to ford and they said I have to live with it, it's normal. It's FWD XLT 4 cylinder. Anyone had these problems or know anything about this? d.

Ford Escape Seats

• Re: 2011 Seat Stains [tlrogers1]

  Written by: hotz78 on Mar 20, 2011 11:23:04 AM

  Ok folks here it is. As many of you I had the dreaded seat stains due to water on my 2008 Ford Escape Recycled Material Seats. Seats looked brand new when I bought it. I looked long and hard for a solution. Washing, steaming, cleaning and nothing would get rid of the stains. I thought they were there for good. Then I discovered a solution. What I have used is baby ... Read More

Ford Escape Lease Questions

• 2011 Escape Hybrid FWD ltd

  Written by: rolian on Mar 15, 2011 9:56:57 AM

  Car_Man, Are you able to provide the lease numbers for the Ford Escape Hybrid FWD in the Chicago area? Thanks in advance Rob

Ford Escape Noises and Sounds

• Re: Ford Hoot [2hills]

  Written by: al_syracuse on Mar 1, 2011 7:48:42 AM

  My 2011 Escape has the "hoot" and it is getting progressively worse as each day goes by. Now I not only get the hoot when starting from a dead stop, but I get several "hoots" as I accelerate. My dealer says that Ford is promising a permanent fix by summer. But I am pretty disgusted that they have known about this problem for three years and still don't have a fix. ... Read More

Ford Escape Seats

• Re: 2011 Seat Stains [halubdesign]

  Written by: keytexas on Jan 24, 2011 7:23:44 AM

  When I first realized that none of the local Ford dealerships would replace the upholstry, ridding of the nasty grossness my seats are, I went to the forums (and there are others besides this one) and copied 21 pages of posts about the seats. I also called Fords corporate office. They told me that hadn't haf any other calls about the 2008 Escape seat issue. That can't be true. To give ... Read More

• 2011 Seat Stains

  Written by: halubdesign on Jan 23, 2011 6:40:16 AM

  I would appreciate anyone's advice! I have had my 2011 Ford Escape for two days and the driver seat has a stain that I can't get out. The only liquid I have had in the vehicle was a bottle of water.

• Re: so out of warranty [mariposa7684]

  Written by: halubdesign on Jan 23, 2011 6:35:53 AM

  What about your back seat? They wouldn't replace your back seat covers? I just bought a 2011 Ford Escape. I've had it for two days and there is already a stain (out of nowhere) that I can't get off my front seat.

Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Escape limited

  Written by: subtitulo on Dec 21, 2010 9:51:54 PM

  Wow, this forum is inactive. Got this offer on a new Escape. Have not decided whether to pull the trigger, but this forum has been helpful to me so I thought I'd share: 2011 Escape Limited, 4WD, V6, Limited Luxury package (rear camera/sensors, Sync, dual automatic climate control, moon roof, premium stereo) No navigation - MSRP $30,885 - Dealer initially offered $27,200 (including current end of year $2000 Ford incentive) - ... Read More

Any Problems with 2010 Escape XLT 4WD?

• Re: Any Problems with 2010 Escape XLT 4WD? [eleteacher08]

  Written by: boaterbill on Nov 16, 2009 6:47:46 AM

  Eleteacher08: I own a 2002 Ford Escape V6 XLT Sport. Bought it new in November, 2002. Present odometer is 151,850 miles. The vehicle has spent five Winters in Michigan, and two in Florida. Very little trailer towing (snowmobiles) and no off-roading activity. Ownership has been mostly routine, with Lincoln/Mercury/Ford dealers performing most maintenance. The only service I did was to convert to an Amsoil program in 07-09. Back on Motocraft full ... Read More

CR-V vs Escape

• Re: The Escape [dromedarius]

  Written by: baggs32 on May 28, 2008 9:20:48 AM

  No real commitment to safety. I don't think standard safety features on most vehicles should require a premium. I was told by a salesman that the reason I was having trouble finding an Escape w/side and curtain airbags is customers didn't feel like they needed them. This has always been the option model for the big 3 though. You could still get all your airbags as an option if you wanted ... Read More

• Re: The Escape [dromedarius]

  Written by: baggs32 on May 22, 2008 6:53:45 PM

  The Focus, Escape and Ranger would be generating even more sales but they are competing against vehicles which are two generations newer. The Focus and Escape are selling like hotcakes right now. Search the news and you'll see that the Focus plant is running at full steam to keep up with demand and the Escape is catching up to the CR-V in sales once more. I'll give you the Ranger for ... Read More