P2111 on FORD ESCAPE
What P2111 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE
Real FORD ESCAPE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"I was driving to work when all of a sudden a yellow wrench light came on, my car shut down, and i had to coast across 3 lanes of highway traffic to stop on the shoulder. it wouldn't start at first, then i tried again and it started and drove the rest of the way just fine."
"Vehicle stalled during acceleratation. then went idle and went into safety mode in traffic."
"Vehicle would stall out, all power loss during driving. p2111 throttle issue. happened 3 times. during acceleration/deceleration (especially on slopes) vehicle would just lose all power. had to stop and shut off ignition before it would work again."
"Vehicle stalled and went into "limp-home" mode after accelerating from a stopped condition.("limp-home" mode is a mode programmed by ford engineers to only allow the vehicle to move forward under limited power, generally only 1-2 mph."
"P2111, throttle actuator control system stuck open, i had to drive to an auto zone to get this code while the car was in this condition. otherwise these was no error code recorded. the engine run at an idle and will not accelerate when accelerator is depressed."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P2111 on FORD ESCAPE
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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Compare repair quotes
Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.