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2011 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (4%)

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2011 Ford Escape electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Ford Escape

Engine not specified

19200 mi rear turn signal light burned out. 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

6400 mi Coolant was leaking into the heater core and then blowing smoke into the car. Smelt like burnt syrup 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

38280 mi Fuel tank sending unit replaced due to incorrect fuel level reporting. 
70060 mi

C $45
Fan speed resistor faulty. 
34040 mi they replaced almost all the a.c componets 
51460 mi the ac system had to be replaced 
14880 mi Defective passenger door radio speaker. Replaced. 
21140 mi Failure of latching sensor for passenger airbag system. Latching system replaced. 
83000 mi The map light switch was not functional. Would have been repaired during the same trip as the window latch, but the wrong parts were ordered. 
88000 mi The Bluetooth stopped working, resets didn't help. When trying to find my phone, it would fail right away. Dealer removed the battery for ten minutes, Bluetooth is fixed. 
95000 mi The Bluetooth stopped working again. Brought it back to the dealer, they again removed the battery for ten minutes, Bluetooth is fixed. 
103000 mi The Bluetooth stopped working again. This time, I Googled how to disconnect the battery on my own. 
104115 mi I must have drained the battery when sitting on the side of the highway; they replaced the battery. The AC stopped working, the dealer quickly identified it as a compressor, and replaced it that day! 
41700 mi

US $107
Bad AC compressor Mis-wired welcome light 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

87200 mi

US $130
AC did not blow cold air if outside temp above 78. Had a problem with blower Jan 2016 and had a board replaced for about $400. Ford told me that the desiccant bag broke and the entire AC system will need replacement est $2900. Then started working again. 
71 mi

C $1000
Compressor failed installed new part 
99200 mi Rear Window, defroster needed replacing, as well as rear window wiper moter. 
88000 mi

US $100
Battery went bad 
32400 mi Air conditioner failed. Required overnight stay at dealership before part was delivered the next day. 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD

58900 mi

C $1500
The stealer decided that something was 'stuck' in the refrigerant line. The entire A/C system was replaced. 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

59600 mi Mechanic says the a/c compressor is on the way out, very hard to turn. Causing rough idle when it engages. 

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2011 Ford Escape Electrical Problems

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