2012 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape Hybrid years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid. That ranks 12th out of 15 Escape Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 13%), typically at around 32,626 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 32,626 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 13% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 13% | 28,611 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | 42,866 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 17,252 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 7% | 17,252 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 7% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 145 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 7% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 22,461 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction (DP12006) — opened Oct 2, 2012, closed Feb 21, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tla* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became very difficult to turn in either direction. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was corrected and the vehicle operated as designed. The…
I turned on my back window defroster and was driving down the road when the window exploded/shattered thereby almost causing me to get into an accident.
My 2012 ford escape hybrid has rust covering the entire underside of the vehicle. I never noticed it until yesterday when i noticed some rust under the wheel well. When i looked under the car i was horrified. The rust is really bad and it's eating through to the interior. When i looked closely i…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW UP AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GAUDIN FORD (6625 W. ROY HORN WAY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89118, [redacted]) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN…
5 weeks ago the brake warning light on the dash lit up. I called the ford dealership and they could not get me in for 3 weeks. I was planning on going on a vacation around that time, so decided to wait until after i got back. Unfortunately, 2 days prior to my trip, while driving on a city street…
Other Ford Escape Hybrid years
← 2011 Escape Hybrid · 2013 Escape Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 68 | 0 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 1 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 288 | 1 |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 153 | 0 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 443 | 0 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 0 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 219 | 0 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 178 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape Hybrid model years, the 2012 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.