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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.

9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,200
Average Mileage:
77,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. electronic throttle body was replaced (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
2012 Ford Escape electrical problems

electrical problem

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2012 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 022017

Escape Limited 2.4L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,000 miles

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

I have spent $1200 in repair to only return to the same issue. My 2012 Ford Escape Limited 2.4LTR 4Cylinder stalls or hesitates when the air conditioner is on or the defroster. I have already changed out the mass air flow sensor and the throttle body and done the relearn process for both repair and guess what? It still stalls when the air conditioner is on. I am literally about to set this car on fire and let it roll down my street, The worst purchase I have ever made.

- Andrew S., Albuquerque, NM, US

problem #1

Jun 122015

Escape Limited

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles

While on a deserted street at night car stalled completely lost power. After a few minutes it did restart. A few weeks later in rush hour traffic, at a light, the car stalled again. Took approximately 3 light changes before restarting. Dealer replaced/fixed electronic throttle body at no charge.

- Nancy Z., CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI, US

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