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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%)

Chart based on 126 repairs.
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2011 Ford Escape engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (51%)

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Chart based on 35 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

54560 mi

C $85
Canister purge valve replaced 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

31000 mi Throttle body went bad and needed to be replaced 
53700 mi

C $50
Heater core leaked, needed to remove entire dash, steering column, and centre console. Needed to remove wiper assy. Needed to recharge the A/C post core replacement. Took seats out to add room. 
87300 mi

C $100
replace throttle body 
86000 mi

US $481
Replaced accessory drive belt Replaced engine air filter and cabin filter. 
98000 mi

US $470
Water pump & Pump drive belt replaced 
37400 mi Heater Core leak. Heater Core replaced with clamps. 
54641 mi On fourth repair trip the finally fixed the hard starting problem caused by the recall. They replaced the fuel pump. Replace fuel delivery module flange. Per recall. There was nothing wrong with the car. Now it is hard to start! Sounds like engine isn’t getting primed to start effectively! It cranks and cranks before it finally starts! They can’t check it out until October 10th. I’m driving a car that’s very hard to start! It’s wearing my battery and starter down! They tried replacing the fuel valve body with no results. I was there at Fairway Ford for many hours while they attempted to get my car fixed! I’m very worried they don’t know how to fix it! What should I do? 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

57660 mi

C $150
Throttle body replaced due to faulty position sensor. Evaporative vacuum solenoid faulty. 
116120 mi

C $10
Cleaned solenoid and cleared codes. Was showing fuel filler leak as well, but this cleared that error as well. No new codes, approx 500kms driven since then. 
127100 mi

C $200
Coolant leak under pressure coming from lower left corner of rad. Presumed a leaking end tank. Replaced radiator. While replacing, clamp on lower left hose was rotted and came apart. Could have been a faulty clamp. Water pump making sounds indicating failure, replaced water pump with Gates brand. New pump, not remanufactured. 
143220 mi

C $30
Replaced evap solenoid for 3rd time since new with OEM Ford part, same as last two times. Evap solenoid lasts about 80000kms before failing with emissions/fuel filler leak codes. 
103889 mi The car died without warning on the side of the highway. Had to get towed to the dealership. The dealership took most of the week to fix it, eventually replacing the fuel pump. 
64000 mi

US $800
Exhaust piping (excludes catalytic converter and muffler) 
55800 mi REPLACE THROTTLE BODY-WAITED 7 DAYS FOR PARTS 
46100 mi

US $900
Spark plugs and ignition coils 
18160 mi seal leaking 
22320 mi Heater Core leaking 
47700 mi

US $100
Heater core leak 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

25000 mi Check engine light came on. The oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. Covered by manufacturer. 
53340 mi

US $900
Error code: Check Fuel Filter Inlet on dashboard. Replaced fuel tank pipe. 
68000 mi

US $30
Muffler came loose and needed to be welded back into place. 
30000 mi

US $541
What I replaced was Fuel Vapor Canister and had value purged. 
130820 mi

C $800
Exhaust system cracked and falling off - needed replacement with 3rd party parts 
15000 mi Rattle noise at 28-38 MPH and 1300-1400 RPM. Replaced the Alternator pulley Part# AL8Z-10344-A 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $516
Muffler & center assembly Serpentine Belt Tensioner & serpentine belt 
34700 mi Engine misfiring, coil for cylinder #2 was replaced. Engine still misfiring, returned to shop and PCM power control module computer was determined to be defective. Engine continued to misfire, shop replaced the remaining three cylinder coils and spark plug #3. 
58900 mi

C $200
Check engine light. After THREE visits diagnosed as a valve. 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

59520 mi

C $1030
motor mount failed, damaging timing belt cover and serpentine belt. 
68200 mi

C $460
muffler replaced 
83080 mi

C $300
Muffler replaced for the second time. Part was warrantied but not the labor. 
59000 mi

C $950
Motor mount gave out, causing engine to shift and damage timing cover. Much oil leaked in engine compartment. Needed new engine mount on passenger side, bracket, timing cover, belt. I got lucky -- took it in for an oil change and cught the 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

29000 mi Thermostat stuck partially open. This caused the engine to take longer than normal to come up to temperature; due to the cold winter weather, temp stayed low, impacting fuel economy significantly. 

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2011 Ford Escape Engine Problems

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