Major Problems with 2012 Ford Escape Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2012 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Escape AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 5999 miles

2012 Ford Escape SEATS Victims: 2 Mileage: 22000 miles

2012 Ford Escape AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 50000 miles

Browse 2012 Ford Escape complaints by category

Problems with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Escape owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that the fuel cap was missing from the vehicle....
128
~ 32799 miles
ENGINE
when driving at highway speeds 55-60 and then coasting coming to a stop once engine/transmission hits around 35-40...vehicle downshifts extremely...
65
~ 36751 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle began to hesitate while accelerating....
65
~ 41497 miles
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph the power steering...
62
~ 81473 miles
POWER TRAIN
vehicle was being prepared to back out of level garage onto driveway with mild downhill slope. vehicle was started emergency...
55
~ 43544 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
vehicle was being prepared to back out of level garage onto driveway with mild downhill slope. vehicle was started emergency...
41
~ 46950 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
while driving above 50mph get a loud thud thud sound. along with a change in interior pressure or rear wheel...
34
~ 35617 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
after coming to a stop at a stop sign the vehicle stalled - the battery light came on - i...
33
~ 54840 miles
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact was driving 75 mph when the passenger side air bag...
22
~ 30629 miles
SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle was stopped when a vehicle crashed...
16
~ 40674 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1. while highway cruising at constant speed engine suddenly dropped to idle speed and vehicle slowed rapidly until gas pedal...
15
~ 12517 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the brake pedal...
12
~ 67878 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that the interior of the vehicle created a reflection...
12
~ 53829 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
4/29/15 ford violated their new car warranty coverage by refusing to repair the defective components filed in complaint 10713581 ....
6
~ 82172 miles
SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that the shocks on the rear of the vehicle...
5
~ 35044 miles
STRUCTURE
there are three issues with the car that make it dangerous to drive. when it's sunny the plastic covering the...
5
~ 4600 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle began to hesitate while accelerating....
5
~ 16724 miles
SEATS
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle was stopped when a vehicle crashed...
4
~ 23395 miles
VISIBILITY
vehicle was purchased on 2/29/2012. i parked in the driveway after returning from work the following day (3/1/2012). i was...
4
~ 13120 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
2012 ford escape. consumer writes in concern regarding letter received about throttle body failure. *smd the consumer also stated the
3
~ 16667 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2012 ford escape. consumer writes in regards to fuel delivery module safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded
2
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger doors were extremely...
2
~ 75000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
on the way to work at 7pm the back hatch began randomly locking and unlocking and opened slightly. after work...
2
~ 61500 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph the brakes traction control...
2
~ 56500 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. while driving approximately 10 mph there was an unexpected hesitation as the...
2
~ 8177 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle began to hesitate while accelerating....
2
~ 350 miles
BACK OVER PREVENTION
oil leak car has no power … clicking sounds from the front wheels .....
1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. while driving 65 mph the hood opened and blocked the contact's vision....
1
~ 140000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system gasoline)...
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i have trouble with the seat belts they do not retrack by themselves and sometimes they lock up even though...
1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
two days ago i was driving down the highway at nighttime alone. i was the only vehicle in sight and...
1
~ 50000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that rodents destroyed the wiring in the vehicle. the...
1
~ 51000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that rodents destroyed the wiring in the vehicle. the...
1
~ 51000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that when the vehicle was taken in for an...
1
~ 46000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
4/29/15 ford violated their new car warranty coverage by refusing to repair the defective components filed in complaint 10713581 ....
1
~ 17532 miles
WHEELS
6 stainless steel lug nut covers were removed by dealer during install of 4 new tires. dealer says this is...
1
~ 58483 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges failed to illuminate while...
1
~ 50850 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated while having regular maintenance performed the technician notified the...
1
~ 13420 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
on 6 different occasions door latches have been replaced i've been locked in and out of my vehicle my husband...
1
~ 25000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. the contact stated that the air conditioner was blowing warm air. the...
1
~ 13000 miles

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