2009 Ford Escape vs 2011 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Ford Escape | 2011 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,692 | 1,316 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 49 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 3/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 20–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,000 mi | 57,011 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 827 | 409 |
| Power Train | 301 | 268 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 279 | 245 |
| Engine | 254 | 248 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 116 | 253 |
| Electrical System | 143 | 116 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 88 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 94 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 197 | 151 |
| Loss of power | 192 | 170 |
| Steering problems | 172 | 77 |
| Vibration / shaking | 85 | 49 |
| Check engine light | 81 | 83 |
| Hesitation / surging | 65 | 65 |
| Rust / corrosion | 34 | 29 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
2009 Ford Escape
2011 Ford Escape
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.