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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,005 miles

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2012 Ford Escape fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2012 Ford Escape Owner Comments (Page 3 of 7)

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problem #94

Jan 222018

Escape

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (hastings Ford, 3013 East 10th street, greenville, North Carolina 27858) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Winterville, NC, USA

problem #93

Apr 232018

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall notice was received over four months ago. The dealer (superior Ford, 9700 56th ave N, Plymouth, mn 55442) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

problem #92

Apr 132018

Escape

  • miles
I had a recall on my truck that I received in the mail about a couple weeks ago and I tried to get in touch with the dealer and the manufacturer and couldn't get through to neither locations

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #91

Mar 292018

Escape

  • 64,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a fuel leak. The contact was advised to contact the Ford dealer for any recalls. Tom masano Ford Lincoln (1600 lancaster ave, reading, pa) was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mohrsville, PA, USA

problem #90

Jan 052016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (luther family Ford, 3302 36th St S, fargo, nd 58104, (844) 361-4184) confirmed that parts were unavailable and was unable to verify when they would be supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fargo, ND, USA

problem #89

Dec 012016

Escape 6-cyl

  • miles
2012 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to fuel delivery module safety recall.

- Silver Bay, MN, USA

problem #88

Mar 262018

Escape

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (sunset Ford, 11700 gravois rd, St. Louis, mo 63127) who confirmed part unavailability and stated that the part would not be available until September of 2018. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #87

May 152017

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the dealer (gordie boucher Lincoln of West allis, 3161 S 108th St, West allis, wi 53227, (800) 924-7517) stated for months that the part was not available and was on a national backorder. There was no indication as to when the manufacturer would provide the part for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hales Corners, WI, USA

problem #86

Oct 242016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to dick wright Ford (5204 main St, franklin, vt 05457, (802) 285-2211) where it was confirmed that the parts were unavailable and were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Richford, VT, USA

problem #85

Mar 142018

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Metro Ford sales and service in Chicago, Illinois and fox valley Ford in North Aurora, Illinois were made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with case number: Cas-14499921. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #84

Jan 222018

Escape

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer (tom masona Ford Lincoln, 1600 lancaster ave, reading, pa 19607) and was informed that the parts received were defective and had to be sent back. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- West Lawn, PA, USA

problem #83

Oct 242016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair appointment. The dealer (elkins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 1434 beverly pike, elkins, wv 26241, (304) 636-2222) had been unable to verify when the remedy and part may be supplied from the manufacturer, so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted to determine if they may be able to verify when the part may be supplied to the dealer. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mill Creek, WV, USA

problem #82

Dec 012017

Escape

  • miles
I received a safety recall notice from Ford Motor Company, safety recall notice 16S41. The dealer, serramonte Ford, has not responded to my request to do the necessary repair. I've been trying to schedule the appointment since I first received the notice in December 2017.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #81

Mar 262018

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall notice was received over two months ago. The dealer town and country Ford (7720 E division St, evansville, in 47715) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Newburgh, IN, USA

problem #80

Jan 082018

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was an odor of fuel coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to auto nation Ford (8252 S broadway, littleton, co 80122) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issues. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #79

Jan 222018

Escape

  • miles
Recall notice received in January 2018. Parts still not available for repair to fuel intake.

- Alamosa, CO, USA

problem #78

Jan 012018

Escape 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #77

Jan 012018

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sam galloway Ford Lincoln in fort myers, Florida was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #76

Mar 122018

Escape

  • miles
Received recall notice 16V-777; called dealership parts not available even though notice states parts are now available. Dealership says to call back in two weeks. Call back in two weeks parts are still not available. Call Ford headquarters they say they cannot do anything I have to call another dealership. I ask them why they can't send parts to my dealership and they say they are independently owned and they have no control on their parts. I ask should my dealership be asking for more parts? they cannot answer that - their only solution is for me to find another Ford dealership and see if they have the parts. Meanwhile I have a car that may have a fuel supply port crack which could result in a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #75

Jan 192018

Escape

  • miles
Takata recall: Recall number NHTSA safety recall 16V-777. Was told in stock via letter from Ford in January 2018. Have talked to 4 Ford dealers in Y area and talked to and or chatted 5 times. Last time less than an hour ago 3/11/18 12:15 pm. Only excuses, no solution!! filled my Escape yesterday, drove about 5 miles and was already down to 3/4 of a tank. Wasting $$ and not very safe -- I.e. risk of fire!! want it fixed asap!!!

- Mayville, NY, USA

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