Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Ford Escape has 2 recalls, 596 complaints, and a 3-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
596
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
16V777000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2...
15E045000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Ford Escape SUV 4x4
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was ... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering w... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Took my mothers car to the Ford dealership for inspection. Upon inspection the mechanic told us that... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | STEERING | I was driving approximately 35mph and the steering got extremely difficult. I had to use all my stre... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | STEERING | In other year models the power steering sensor has been under recall. I have a 2012 ford escape. Tha... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon driving into the garage, the steer... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | STEERING | Driving at normal rate of speed, Power steering quits and almost lost control of vehicle. I had to s... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas tank leaking fuel around the joint where the fuel filler hose connects to the tank. It is NOT l... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It just started leaking fuel about a month ago and never stops |
| Jun 18, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and att... |
| May 1, 2025 | STEERING | Was driving approximately 35mph and the steering got extremely difficult. Was able to get car safely... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION | I have had a multitude of issues regarding the steering and suspension of my 2012 ford escape limite... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campa... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed a... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | SUSPENSION | My sub frame on the right-side front has rusted completely out and needs to be replaced to drive it ... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | STEERING | Steering wheel locked while turning into a parking lot traveling about 10 MPH. No amount of force on... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | STEERING | I was driving this morning and the steering wheel became very hard to turn. I slowed down because I ... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering locks up and you can not use the steering wheel at all. I was doing a michigan le... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the v... |