Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2012 Ford Escape.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong fuel-like … |
| 2025-10-22 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked. The co… |
| 2025-10-16 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Took my mothers car to the Ford dealership for inspection. Upon inspection the mechanic told us that the subframe is ro… |
| 2025-10-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | I was driving approximately 35mph and the steering got extremely difficult. I had to use all my strength to try to turn… |
| 2025-09-24 | STEERING | No | 0 | In other year models the power steering sensor has been under recall. I have a 2012 ford escape. That randomly the powe… |
| 2025-09-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon driving into the garage, the steering wheel was signi… |
| 2025-09-09 | STEERING | No | 0 | Driving at normal rate of speed, Power steering quits and almost lost control of vehicle. I had to struggle with steeri… |
| 2025-07-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Gas tank leaking fuel around the joint where the fuel filler hose connects to the tank. It is NOT leaking at the hose … |
| 2025-07-14 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | It just started leaking fuel about a month ago and never stops |
| 2025-06-18 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to make a l… |
| 2025-05-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Was driving approximately 35mph and the steering got extremely difficult. Was able to get car safely off street. Turned… |
| 2025-04-15 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I have had a multitude of issues regarding the steering and suspension of my 2012 ford escape limited. I have replaced … |
| 2025-04-03 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V7770… |
| 2025-03-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel … |
| 2025-03-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed around a roundabout,… |
| 2025-03-05 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My sub frame on the right-side front has rusted completely out and needs to be replaced to drive it safely. It is avail… |
| 2025-01-21 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering wheel locked while turning into a parking lot traveling about 10 MPH. No amount of force on the steering wheel… |
| 2025-01-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | I was driving this morning and the steering wheel became very hard to turn. I slowed down because I didn’t know what wa… |
| 2025-01-14 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering locks up and you can not use the steering wheel at all. I was doing a michigan left turning onto a b… |
| 2025-01-07 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle became diffi… |
| 2024-10-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Sub frame cracked,due to corrosion.Broke Lower control arm. I could not steer my SUV. I was terrified.The noise was so … |
| 2024-10-09 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed; the lever under the stee… |
| 2024-09-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and turning right onto a mai… |
| 2024-08-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering turned off while driving. I have an electrical power steering system. Almost crashed because it was … |
| 2024-08-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | RE: Subject: Urgent Concern Regarding Power Steering Failure - 2012 Ford Escape (VIN: [XXX] ) I am writing to express … |
| 2024-07-20 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depr… |
| 2024-07-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My 2012 Ford Escape has a critical HVAC defect that impairs defrost performance and poses a serious safety risk. Specif… |
| 2024-06-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was shifted… |
| 2024-06-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | Ford Dealership diagnosed with Code B2278, Power Steering Torque Angle sensor malfunction. I see recalls on same item … |
| 2024-05-03 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space the vehicle suddenly ac… |
| 2024-04-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | This is a second car so don't drive it every day -- first incident occurred back in 2023 driving in town and car stoppe… |
| 2024-03-11 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | While doing an exhaust inspection on my car, I noticed the front subframe is rusted completely through on the right han… |
| 2024-02-07 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Was informed by my mechanic that the subframe has rusted out and is a safety issue. There is also excessive rust for th… |
| 2024-02-05 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power steering has failed a few times while driving. Purchased this Ford 2012 Escape in November 2023. Had 46,412 mile… |
| 2024-02-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and tuning into a parking lot, the power st… |
| 2024-02-01 | SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the vehicle was difficul… |
| 2024-01-22 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experie… |
| 2024-01-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power steering failed on my 2012 Ford Escape multiple times, without warning, or any indication light. To fix it requir… |
| 2023-12-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel was d… |
| 2023-12-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While coming to a stop sign, as I took my foot off the gas pedal, it surged forward at a fast speed the gas pedal went… |
| 2023-11-06 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | 2012 Ford Escape-while driving the red triangle brake indicator warning light comes on as well as the check brake syste… |
| 2023-10-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond as… |
| 2023-10-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling in the restaurant drive thru line,… |
| 2023-10-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My grandmothers vehicle has had an intermittent loss of power steering while driving at slow speeds and is a serious sa… |
| 2023-09-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering fails without warning. I have been waiting on a new part for months with no ETA from Ford. |
| 2023-09-30 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was a hole in the sub frame cradle due to rust. No w… |
| 2023-09-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the contact made a right turn, and the ve… |
| 2023-08-07 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and turning the steering wheel … |
| 2023-08-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | After starting the vehicle for the first time that day, the vehicle was driven 4 miles. When attempting to shift the ce… |
| 2023-07-21 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud ab… |