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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 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 15 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

30000 mi rust on tailgate 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

35960 mi

C $400
rear pasenger seat belt cover required replacing under warranty. 
2000 mi The chrome on the roof rails and around the rear Ford emblem was wrinkled and bubbling. The dealership repaired with no further issue. 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

97960 mi

C $20
Sanded, cleaned and repainted seams on the rear hatch, both rear doors and both rear wheel arches due to faulty manufacturing causing premature deterioration of the metal. Escape has been Krown treated every fall since purchase. 
178560 mi

C $100
Rear shock tower panel separating from body, installed bolt-on aftermarket shock tower reinforcements. 
83000 mi The latch holding the rear window had dissolved into sand and had to be replaced. 
101000 mi The struts for the rear tailgate are getting weak; the tailgate sags when opening. Replaced struts. 
103000 mi The rear wiper arm had somehow gotten damaged in the last ice storm, and wasn't wiping the rear window properly. Had to be replaced. My wife complains the passenger side seat belt grabs at her far too easily. They checked, no trouble found. 
103889 mi I asked them to check the passenger seat belt again, they checked and again said no problems found. 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

56420 mi

C $300
Replaced front drive seat cushion as it has crushed. 
61380 mi

C $176
replaced stay arm on the back door 
7440 mi

C $65
Silencer squeaking 
1000 mi Front seat cover replaced (damaged at delivery). 
27900 mi

US $200
Rubber seal of hatchback window was not wiring properly, allowing leaks. 
30000 mi Door holds water. Just needed to unplug drain hole at bottom of door. I didn't realize car doors were designed to let some water pass through them. 

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2011 Ford Escape Body Problems

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