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.
2012 Ford Escape with just under 70K miles. Routine oil changes & maintenance were completed prior to the incident. Purchased from a reputable Ford Dealer about 2.5 years ago. On the way to work the car started making a knocking noise, the noise would occur when driving anywhere from 0-45 mph but seemed to stop when going faster than 45 mph. No engine lights came on and the gauges were at normal levels. Car was otherwise driving like normal.
On the way home from work the knocking noise got progressively worse and then the oil light and battery light came on. Pulled over immediately turned car off and waited for a tow. All internal lights, headlights, and AC and radio were still functioning. Had car taken to Firestone they looked at it and said internal engine damage and that I'd need to replace the engine. Had car towed to my regular mechanic who turned it on and immediately said it sounded like a rod had broken and said I’d need to replace the engine. Still waiting for the official bill for replacing the engine.
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2012 Ford Escape with just under 70K miles. Routine oil changes & maintenance were completed prior to the incident. Purchased from a reputable Ford Dealer about 2.5 years ago. On the way to work the car started making a knocking noise, the noise would occur when driving anywhere from 0-45 mph but seemed to stop when going faster than 45 mph. No engine lights came on and the gauges were at normal levels. Car was otherwise driving like normal.
On the way home from work the knocking noise got progressively worse and then the oil light and battery light came on. Pulled over immediately turned car off and waited for a tow. All internal lights, headlights, and AC and radio were still functioning. Had car taken to Firestone they looked at it and said internal engine damage and that I'd need to replace the engine. Had car towed to my regular mechanic who turned it on and immediately said it sounded like a rod had broken and said I’d need to replace the engine. Still waiting for the official bill for replacing the engine.
- Melissa P., Baltimore, US