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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 126 repairs.
2011 Ford Escape transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | Car was shifting irregularly. Hard shifts in morning, felt like it would almost be stuck in gear then shift very hard to next gear. After reflash it's bad as it used to be. However it still does not feel right. |
| 101680 mi C $50 |
Leak at drivers drive axel |
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 4700 mi | Transmission was leaking with only 4,000 miles on it. |
| 7700 mi | Transmission leaking yet again. |
| 85000 mi US $110 |
Transmission was shifting hard when cold. Maybe the fluid was old? Went to a quick oil change place to get the transmission fluid changed with my oil, they said the fluid was two quarts low. Drove much better for about one day. |
| 88000 mi | Transmission was shifting hard when cold. Changed fluid at quick oil change place last month, they said I was two quarts low. Dealer again said I'm two quarts low, but couldn't find a leak. Filled it with dye, told me to come back next week. |
| 92000 mi | They had to use a black light to find the leak; replaced the PTU (transfer case) and the seal between it and the transmission. |
| 113154 mi | The car was hunting for gear when cold again, similar problem to before, but not slipping, just hunting. The dealer said that they identified some "internal noises" from the transmission, and major work would be needed. Employer got the estimate, but they declined to fix, they ordered a new car for me instead. |
| 53940 mi C $60 |
ECU reprogrammed with new shift strategy to correct shift shift flare from 3rd to 4th gear when cold. |
| 18760 mi | seal leaking. removed transfer case, split it, replaced the left seal and the RT trans seal. |
| 58360 mi | Transmission. Burnt out. They repaired it on guarantee. |
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 15000 mi | Intermittent harsh 1-2 or harsh 5-6 shift. TSB 12-6-12 applied (reprogramed the PCM). |
| 61380 mi C $1400 |
Joints,boots repaired |
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| 73000 mi | Left rear driver side axle seal replaced |
| 21500 mi | Hard first one/two shift during cold weather. Kept overnight to duplicate. Transmission reset and programing re-flashed. |
| 54000 mi US $50 |
Transmission shifting rough; tech reprogramed computer |
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