2011 Ford Escape cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 245 complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, 13% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 245 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 240 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 65 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 114 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 29 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 240 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 ford escape. While stationary, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a stone wall. The driver sustained a fractured left arm, various body bruises, right and left leg injuries, and facial lacerations. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 77,188. Updated 12/23/16 updated 01/05/17.
At a stop light, accelerating through the intersection at approx. 30 MPH, the car jerked and lost speed. Put gas pedal down to floor. The car was never able to go over 10 MPH. Had vehicle towed to dealership where I was told today it was a defective throttle body and due to back order on the part it would take up to 2-3 weeks to receive a part. This exact same thing happened to my brother's 2009 ford escape.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Ford Escape
- Steering 414 complaints
- Fuel system 286 complaints
- Engine 265 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 264 complaints
- Electrical system 117 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 47 complaints
- Body & structure 43 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints