2012 Ford Escape Structure Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2012 Ford Escape, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “wheel wells” (10% of reports).
- 68structure complaints
- 57,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wheel wells: mentioned in 7 of 68 complaints (10%)
- Lift gate: mentioned in 7 of 68 complaints (10%)
- Both sides: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Escape structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Escape | 2 | 3% | 9,062 |
| 2023 Escape | 5 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Escape | 20 | 9% | 10,000 |
| 2021 Escape | 92 | 26% | 41,500 |
| 2020 Escape | 670 | 42% | 45,000 |
| 2019 Escape | 12 | 2% | 36,200 |
| 2018 Escape | 20 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2017 Escape | 62 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2016 Escape | 21 | 2% | 29,902 |
| 2015 Escape | 36 | 3% | 47,000 |
| 2014 Escape | 84 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2013 Escape | 87 | 3% | 39,306 |
| 2012 Escape | 68 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2011 Escape | 43 | 3% | 48,000 |
| 2010 Escape | 84 | 4% | 65,500 |
| 2009 Escape | 32 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 2008 Escape | 41 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Escape | 18 | 7% | 115,000 |
| 2006 Escape | 63 | 14% | 128,400 |
| 2005 Escape | 434 | 31% | 120,000 |
| 2004 Escape | 138 | 28% | 120,000 |
| 2003 Escape | 121 | 22% | 109,000 |
| 2002 Escape | 87 | 8% | 125,000 |
| 2001 Escape | 54 | 5% | 132,800 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2012 Ford Escape. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Sun roof is leaking into the passenger compartment. Car was typically parked under cover and not driven in inclement wether. Drain hose was found not to be clogged however water is leaking into the passenger compartment. Staining the headliner seats and collecting on the floors. The date is the…
Sub frame cracked,due to corrosion.Broke Lower control arm. I could not steer my SUV. I was terrified.The noise was so loud. This happened a road away from my home. I called AAA. They came and towed my vehicle to my driveway. I donât understand why Ford company did not send me a recall. I could…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle pulled to the right while stopping. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the passenger's side engine cradle subframe was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Ford Escapes have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about structure for the 2012 Ford Escape (11% of the 603 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford Escape structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2012 Ford Escape?
The most frequent phrase is “wheel wells”, in 7 of 68 complaints, followed by “lift gate” (7).
Other 2012 Ford Escape problems
See all 2012 Ford Escape problems or structure problems across all Escape years.