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P2111 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
108
Most Affected
2010, 2009, 2011

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."

— 2006 FORD ESCAPE owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 08/07/2017

"Vehicle stalled during acceleratation. then went idle and went into safety mode in traffic."

— 2006 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/06/2016

"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."

— 2009 FORD ESCAPE owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 07/11/2017

"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."

— 2009 FORD ESCAPE owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/01/2015

"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."

— 2009 FORD ESCAPE owner • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 04/29/2014

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

10.2%
8.3%
7.4%
7.4%
7.4%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2006
2
2009
29
2010
46
2011
20
2012
5
2013
1
2015
1
2016
4

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    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.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P2111 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026