2011 Ford Escape XLS
1FMCU0C78BKB34817
Vehicle history report for the 2011 Ford Escape XLS (VIN 1FMCU0C78BKB34817). Silver, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 2.5L 4-cyl, gasoline. 84,127 mi reported. Registered in Nj. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2011 Ford Escape.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2011 Ford Escape.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,312 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Ford Escape, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1312
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2011 Ford Escape.
STEERING
The steering shaft torque sensor unexpectedly malfunctioned while driving resulting in a loss of steering. There was no indication that this would happen, no check engine light was on, and no symptoms prior to the incident. The vehicle is undrivable due to a lack of steering and was diagnosed by an independent garage. The steering shaft torque sensor is reca…
NHTSA ODI #11739089STEERING
I was traveling at 20 mph and slowed to make a turn when the steering wheel took two hands to turn the wheel ... I knew it was a power steering issue. Happend all of a sudden with no warning and I was stuck in the middle of an intersection trying to turn around to go back home
NHTSA ODI #11734832STEERING
For months my vehicle has had intermittent loss of power steering making it nearly impossible to control direction. On Jan. 29, 2026, I ran into the back of a vehicle that stopped suddenly and due to sudden power steering loss, I wasn't able to swerve and avoid collision. I was issued an infraction for this incident and had to file an insurance claim to re…
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11731331STEERING
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while starting the vehicle the contact became aware that the vehicle had lost power steering functionality. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. Neither an independent mechanic nor a dealer was contacted. T…
NHTSA ODI #11729644STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power steering went out all of a sudden
NHTSA ODI #11725981STEERING
The contact had performed service on the 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the owner had experienced unintended loss of power steering functionality, making the steering wheel difficult to turn in either direction. The failure was intermittent. During the failure, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, while the vehicle was idling,…
NHTSA ODI #11724177STEERING
Torque sensor. No warning. Has not been looked at by a mechanic. Was working fine when I parked it. Came back out and it was steering funny and making a grinding sound
NHTSA ODI #11721082ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Component: Driver-side door latch and lock assembly. The driver-side door latch appears to have failed, preventing the door from opening from both the inside and outside and creating an occupant entrapment risk. The failure is fully reproducible and ongoing. The condition first occurred without any prior warning signs, messages, or symptoms and has persist…
NHTSA ODI #11718569+ 1304 more complaints on record.
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1FMCU0C78BKB34817 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2011 Ford Escape.
Does the 2011 Ford Escape have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2011 Ford Escape. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2011 Ford Escape?
Comparable 2011 Ford Escape listings run roughly $6,700–$14,000, typically around $10,134 (from 763 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Ford Escape get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Ford Escape at about 25 mpg combined (24 city / 27 highway).
Data last checked 3 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.