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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.

6.7

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
104,000 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace accesories control module (1 reports)
2012 Ford Escape wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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2012 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 152020

Escape

  • Automatic transmission
  • 190,000 miles

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

I am unsure of what possibly causes this, but the only way i know how to describe it is while driving (regardless of terrain) something makes a constant "roaring" noise very similar to how a jeep wrangler sounds when in motion. The noise gets so loud, it makes my spare change rattle against other items inside the vehicle and you can hardly hear the person in the passenger seat next to you talking.

- Brittany C., Knoxville, TN, US

problem #2

Apr 042013

Escape XLT 3.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,994 miles

I purchased brand new ford escape XLT 2012 and after some time I realized that TPMS light is not glowing during starting engine. I want to the dealer and after check up they told me that TPMS is not install in this model. I was puzzle and don,t satisfy this answer because I know that in USA from 2007 TPMS is compulsory. Please let me how to deal with this situation and also advise me if how I can reactive TPMS in my SUV.

- Syed Z., Dubai, United Arab Emirates

problem #1

Sep 132015

Escape

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles

This is an annoying intermittent failure. The low pressure tire light, brake light, doors open lights come on. The A/C stops cooling. The back door and window won't open.Took the vehicle to AC tech, to an independent auto electrical shop and could not fix it since its relatively a recent model. Ford Dealer gave me a quote for $645.00 which includes diagnostic, labor and parts.

- Arturo L., Laredo, TX, US

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