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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 24 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

220100 mi

C $200
two wheel bearings and two ball joints needed for safety certification. 
53700 mi

C $50
Replaced sway bars links with after market parts, 
58900 mi

C $1000
replaced steering column due to traction control going off, found a broken harness connector on the printed circuit board prior the brake control value was replaced but not effective. 
101680 mi

C $50
Replaced sway bar links 
124000 mi

C $500
front struts and rear shocks 
13020 mi While turning left or right corners clunking sound from front end heard/felt. Dealer replaced both front stabilizer links at no charge. Better, but not gone, shop says to bring it back. 
19840 mi Clunking fixed by replacing another front-end component. 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

15500 mi link ends were lose and needed to be changed. 
101000 mi Since the last trip to the dealer, the truck has started to make some rattling noises under the hood. Thought it was a loose part, the dealer quickly said it was the front stabilizer links. I guess it's a common problem. 
113154 mi The front end of the car began to make a howling noise at highway speeds. Started suddenly, not gradually, as I'd expect a part like this to fail. Employer got the estimate to replace the wheel bearing, but they declined to fix, they ordered a new car for me instead. 
38280 mi Replaced all 4 sway bar end links, 2 front and 2 rear. 
148800 mi

C $100
Replaced passenger side lower front control arm due to end-of-life ball joint. Rubber boot on ball joint failed causing ball joint failure. Replaced with aftermarket part. 
34700 mi

C $400
Mild, but annoying, binding and releasing of steering at on-centre position makes it difficult to drive in a normal manner at highway speeds. Dealer acknowledged problem, replaced steering shaft, problem not solved. Still annoyed. 
34800 mi Sway bar replaced. 
33200 mi

C $400
Replace joint and stub shaft because of leading seal. 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

C $1000
stabilizer replacement 
13640 mi front end clunking caused by worn stabilizer bushings and worn front struts only a few weeks since last repair and front end clunking over bumps and significant front end body roll present again 
66960 mi

C $174
Tie rod replaced on left side. 
66960 mi

C $154
Place left sway bars end 
66340 mi

C $100
Right side stabilizer link repaired 

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2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD

127000 mi

US $2500
Struts & shocked needed to be replaced. Normal wear and tear, as the original had over 120K miles on them. 
35340 mi Steering system seal replaced. The fault was noticed by the dealer during routine, scheduled maintenance. There was no symptoms noticeable by me. 
49600 mi

C $300
No symptoms noticed by me. This repair was recommended during regular service. 
18800 mi stabilizer links 

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2011 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

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