2012 Ford Escape engine problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Ford Escape — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 to the floor. it took me through the intersection and beyond before I was able to stop the car. It was very scary just thinking if there were anyone crossing the street it could…”
filed Dec 4, 2023
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle drove as designed. The contact stated that the “Stop Safely Now” message was displayed. The vehicle was taken…”
filed Mar 14, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…
DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…
DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020
Engine problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 5 | 22% |
| 2024 Escape | 13 | 17% |
| 2023 Escape | 28 | 29% |
| 2022 Escape | 32 | 14% |
| 2021 Escape | 43 | 13% |
| 2020 Escape | 120 | 8% |
| 2019 Escape | 308 | 53% |
| 2018 Escape | 1,145 | 64% |
| 2017 Escape | 1,564 | 58% |
| 2016 Escape | 199 | 18% |
| 2015 Escape | 238 | 22% |
| 2014 Escape | 722 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.