2011 FORD ESCAPE Seats Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2011 FORD ESCAPE
6 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
Driver seat not function properly the motor operating Has fail
TRYING TO MOVE THE ELECTRIC DRIVERS SEAT BACK IS STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION
I JUST GOT OFF THE FREEWAY ON RAMP AND SLOWED FOR TRAFFIC. TRAFFIC JUST STARTED TO GO SO, I JUST TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE AND SLOWLY PROCEEDED TO MOVE, WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE I WAS THROWN FORWARD AND OUT OF MY SEAT. THE VIOLENT IMPACT PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO A TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME, THAT IMPACT CAUSED ME TO FLY BACKWARDS AND MY DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF AND MY SEAT BROKE CAUSING INJURY. THE SEAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER BROKE. *TR
2011 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG AND SEAT FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE WAS REAR ENDED, HER HEAD FLEW FORWARD AND HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HER MOUTH, THEN FLEW BACKWARD, WHERE THE BACK OF THE SEAT COLLAPSED, WHICH ALLOWED HER TO FLY BACK AND LAND AT A PARTIALLY RECLINED POSITION. FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, SHE LAID IN THE VEHICLE, SUFFERING FROM MUSCLE SPASMS, TRYING TO DETERMINE IF SHE COULD STAND UP. THE CONSUMER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CONCUSSION AND WHIPLASH.
REAR END COLLISION CAUSED BOTH FRONT SEATS BUCKLE BACK COMPLETELY FLAT . IS THAT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN?
FORD ESCAPE 2011 HAD A CAR ACCIDENT ON MAY 17TH 2011 I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND WITH THE IMPACT I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I WAS HIT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, ALSO THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE IN HALF. THE HUNK HORN WOULD NOT STOP BLOWING. DUE TO THE CAR SEAT BRAKING I HAVE SEVERAL INJURIES AND HAVE BEEN GOING TO THERAPY DAILY. I HAD A 2010 FORD FOCUS AND CHANGED IT TO THE FORD ESCAPE FOR SECURITY PURPOSES AND NOW THIS HAPPENS. I DID NOT FEEL SAFE AT ALL AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE ACCIDENT I HAVE NO CAR NOW AND NOW WHY OF GETTING ANYWHERE AND THE WAIT WILL BE PROLONGED DUE TO THE SAFETY FEATURES THAT DID NOT WORK ON THE CAR THEY HAVE TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER. *TR
Other 2011 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Steering
397 complaints
Power Train
263 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
253 complaints
Engine
248 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
244 complaints
Electrical System
108 complaints
Unknown Or Other
55 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
30 complaints
Suspension
30 complaints
Structurebody
29 complaints
Air Bags
24 complaints
Visibilitywiper
24 complaints
Service Brakes
22 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
16 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
15 complaints
Visibility
12 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
7 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
5 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint