2012 Ford Escape Review

2012 Ford Escape is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 174.70 in length and 67.90 in height. Made in United States, 2012 Ford Escape has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 0 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2012 Ford Escape. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 17.50 gallon. The engine is 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 23 of gasoline in the city and 23 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Escape
Trims Available: 6
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MPG: 23 City / 28 HWY
Tires: 235/70R16
Tank Size: 18 gallon

Ford Escape 2012 Trims

2012 Ford Escape XLS FWD

Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 28 HWY

2012 Ford Escape XLT FWD

Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 21 City / 25 - 28 HWY

2012 Ford Escape Limited FWD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 21 City / 25 - 28 HWY

2012 Ford Escape XLS 4WD AT

Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 26 HWY

2012 Ford Escape XLT 4WD

Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 - 20 City / 23 - 26 HWY

2012 Ford Escape Limited 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 - 20 City / 23 - 26 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 15E045000 started on /Date(1433304000000-0400)/.

Summary: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.

Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

Recall 16V777000 started on /Date(1477454400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.

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 redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2012 Ford Escape is related to the latest recall where "use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash". 2012 Ford Escape is ranked 3 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2011 Ford Escape.

The 2012 Ford Escape has NHTSA crash test rating of 3 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

The 2012 Ford Escape is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Vinlookup has no data to assist you in this question.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Ford Escape that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Ford All models of 2012

Ford Econoline

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Edge

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Escape

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Escape Hybrid

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Expedition

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Explorer

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-150

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-250

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-250 SD

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-350 SD

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-450 SD

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-550

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-650

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Fiesta

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Flex

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Focus

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Focus BEV

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Fusion

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Fusion Hybrid

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Mustang

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Shelby GT500

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Taurus

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Transit Connect

$0 - $27,920
23 City / 28 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.5L L4 DOHC 16V

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