Does the 2012 Ford Escape have any recalls?

The 2012 Ford Escape has 1 recall on file with NHTSA, including issues with fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2012 Ford Escape?

791 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Escape.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 Ford Escape?

There are 43 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Escape.

2012 Ford Escape Service and Repair Manual

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The 2012 Ford Escape service and repair manual is a detailed, OEM-style reference for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work. Use it to verify procedures, specifications, and system information before you start a job.

You'll find coverage across key vehicle systems with clear section structure, including wiring diagrams and powertrain, braking, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical topics. Digital format makes it easy to search while you work.

Trims covered

Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door
Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door
Limited Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
XLS Sport Utility 4-Door
XLT Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

2.5L 2488CC 152Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
2.5L 2488CC 152Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
3.0L 2968CC 181Cu. In. V6 FLEX DOHC Naturally Aspirated
3.0L 2968CC 181Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 Ford Escape Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V77700026/10/2016Component: 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 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles m

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redes

TSB #11029052

Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the access

TSB #11008948

While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln veh

TSB #10254138

All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini

TSB #10235153

For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe

TSB #10205008

6F35 Transmission - Fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal - built on or before 10/14/2013

TSB #10205031

Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen

TSB #10183767

Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (F

TSB #10177598

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 standards, but parts

Showing the 8 most recent of 43 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20150522Component: AIR BAGSCrash reportedFire reported2 injured

4 CAR PILE UP, MY CAR IN THE MIDDLE, AIR BAGS CAME OUT DRIVER WAS BURNED FROM THE AIR BAG AND HOLES BURNED IN AIR BAG. ALSO PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS OFF DUE TO CHILD AND IT WENT OFF

20220502Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported2 injured

The contact owned a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle on an inclined road and turning the engine off the vehicle erroneously rolled down the hill

20191125Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACTS HUSBAND WAS REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITH FORCE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPR

20190812Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING A CORNER DURING RAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH I

Showing the 4 most serious of 791 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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