Overview & Reviews

The 2011 Ford Escape gets a couple of minor equipment changes that include MyKey being made standard across the board.

• Innovative high-tech features
• Impressive crash scores
• Peppy performance.

• Non-reclining rear seat is difficult to fold.
• Feels old compared to rivals
• Poor braking performance

User Reviews:

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  Three and counting - 2011 Ford Escape
  By escaper2 - June 10 - 12:00 pm

  Starting in 2005 with my first Escape, then with my 2008 escape I have to admit this 2011 I just bought is the best of all. Most of the "Bugs" have been worked out. The Michelin tires on this one are a first for me. The road noise so evident in the other two is gone now and I attribute that to the tires. Sync is okay, Im a old guy at 61 and pretty much know where I am going. Perhaps it will help when I become senile? I do miss the compartment in the back under the carpet for the "extra" junk we all carry but never use. I finally got the moon roof and the fog lights. Very pleasant additions. The service department at my dealer is fantastic. The 2011 Escape is well worth the price.

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  Detailed review - 2011 Ford Escape
  By viper5333 - March 7 - 1:04 pm

  As an owner of many SUVs, I feel qualified to provide a helpful review. I was worried about 4 cyl., but so far its pep has been a pleasant surprise. It has plenty of zip to merge safely onto freeways it maintains 70 MPH with ease up steep grades. As a trade off, the tranny is noisy through first 3 gears. It makes an odd noise if you jump on the throttle from a stop. Once at cruise it is quiet. The front seats are awesome...dont know how Ford did it, but feels like the seats have their own suspension. Fuel economy is great...almost 30MPG on freeway. The Sync system is best built-in voice command system I have tried...and I have used many. It does have a few quirks...mentioned bellow

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  Passenger Side Air bag malfunction? - 2011 Ford Escape
  By cdooley - March 5 - 8:22 pm

  This is my 2nd Ford Escape (now driving the new 2011). I love how it drives. However, my passenger side-air bag keeps defaulting to "off" even when I am sitting in the passenger side!!! I am about a 105# female and I read the owners manual. It says it is designed to disable (will not inflate) when believing an infant is in the front seat. I am NOT an infant! I have had it in to 2 different dealerships (one while traveling) to have it looked at. Im now told I am jut not heavy enough for it to register my weight. I just leased this thing in December. Not happy!!!

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  I have the infamous - 2011 Ford Escape
  By al_syracuse - December 31 - 10:57 am

  I originally had concerns with build quality, but got those issues resolved at the dealership. However, I am experiencing the infamous "hoot" noise in the transmission, which, apparently, hundreds of 4WD owners are experiencing. At first Ford said it was not a problem, and simply inherent in the transmittion. Then they said a temporary fix would be to replace the chain in the transaxle. Now, they say a permanent fix will be available in the second quarter of 2011. - What a crock! I have owned seven vehicles with either AWD or 4WD and none have had a similar issue. I am very disappointed with Ford, and this may be my last Ford, even though I have owned at least 10 over the years.

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  Gutless and gas guzzler - 2011 Ford Escape
  By drhart416 - November 10 - 2:00 am

  I regret not getting the V6. The 4 cyl is a bit noisy for my liking. The torque is not what it should be either. I dont really notice great gas mileage. Ill fill up and drive 60 miles and the fuel tank is already down to 3/4 full. Ive figured it out to be about 7 Liters per 100 KM (hopefully you can translate this into miles per gallon). I hope this improves as the car gets "broken in". Right now, its got about 4000 miles on it.

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  Escape the problems - 2011 Ford Escape
  By Ralph Genova - July 24 - 1:02 am

  Very reliable vehicle. Didnt do anything other than routine maintenance for the entire time I owned the vehicle.

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  Ford Escape - 2011 Ford Escape
  By Kimberly - June 4 - 4:13 am

  We had minor issue with the AC, fixed based on a notice from Ford that thankfully our mechanic saw. Overall I loved it. The four wheel drive and handling was great, it was sporty looking for an SUV, and had pretty good gas mileage for being an SUV. The interior was comfy with heated seats and plenty of storage.

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  Smart buy - 2011 Ford Escape
  By Eugene Brinkley - October 19 - 7:19 am

  this has been and still is a great car. would recommend anyone to buy this model.

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  Good Escape - 2011 Ford Escape
  By Frank Shivery - May 11 - 5:51 pm

  Have owned my 2011 Escape XLT since July 2012. Overall it has been a good reliable vehicle. I have the 3.0 V6 Engine which gets surprisingly good MPG. No big complaints as this little SUV has held up well. There was an issue with the A/C which the dealer fixed under warranty and the throttle body was replaced last year also free of charge. Car has remained problem free since. No electrical issues, have just really only done regular maintenance on it.