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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Ford Escape has an acceptable complaint history so far, with leaking rear window problems showing up as the main concern so far. NHTSA complaint data shows an early pattern of problems with stalling while driving.

Another concern is the 2012 Escape rolled onto its roof during an NHTSA side impact test so it only received a marginal side impact rating ... not good.

7.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$100
Average Mileage:
53,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace top motor mount (2 reports)
2012 Ford Escape engine problems

engine problem

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2012 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 012014

Escape XLS 2.5L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

At 17K miles the engine was shaking enough that it could be felt in the car. Engine mounts were replaced under warranty.

- G S., Cincinnati, OH, US

problem #1

Sep 012018

Escape Limited 3.0

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

Bought it used and right away felt vibration while at idle. Did tune up including replacing all of the coils but didn’t help. Finally I noticed some play with the top passenger side motor mount and replaced that along with the transmission mount which is on top on the drivers side. Easy job as long as you have a jack to support the engine. Parts bought on RockAuto. This made a world of difference and now am very happy with this suv.

- Christopher H., Independence, MO, US

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