2011 FORD ESCAPE Seats Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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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

#11435327 |
Driver seat not function properly the motor operating Has fail
#11052087 |
TRYING TO MOVE THE ELECTRIC DRIVERS SEAT BACK IS STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION
#10668522 | Crash
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
#10564109 | Crash
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.
#10428299 | Crash
REAR END COLLISION CAUSED BOTH FRONT SEATS BUCKLE BACK COMPLETELY FLAT . IS THAT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN?
#10402268 | Crash
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
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