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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2011 Ford Escape vs 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2011 Ford Escape2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
NHTSA complaints1,31337
Recall campaigns20
Service bulletins (TSBs)494
Investigations43
Crash reports383
Fire reports70
NCAP overall rating3/5
EPA MPG (combined)20–3229–32
Median reported incident mileage57,006 mi80,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscapeFord Escape Hybrid
Steering40714
Power Train2685
Fuel/propulsion System2533
Vehicle Speed Control2458
Engine2484
Electrical System1161
Structure421
Fuel System, Gasoline330

Symptoms owners describe

Loss of power1690
Stalling1510
Check engine light830
Steering problems770
Hesitation / surging650
Vibration / shaking490
Rust / corrosion270
Shifting problems100

Compare all Ford Escape vs Ford Escape Hybrid years →

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.