Do 2012 Ford Escape owners report Steering problems?

137 of 598 NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape (23%) involve Steering.

Do 2012 Ford Escape owners report Fuel/Propulsion System problems?

137 of 598 NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape (23%) involve Fuel/Propulsion System.

Do 2012 Ford Escape owners report Engine problems?

72 of 598 NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape (12%) involve Engine.

2012 Ford Escape: Common Problems Owners Report

Across 598 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Steering (23% of reports). Some reports involve a fire or crash. Read the details below.

Most reported areas

Steering safety 23%

137 reports (23%) · 3 crash · 2 injured

Fuel/Propulsion System safety 23%

137 reports (23%) · 1 fire · 2 crash · 1 injured

Engine safety 12%

72 reports (12%) · 3 crash

Vehicle Speed Control safety 12%

69 reports (12%) · 7 crash · 3 injured

Structure safety 11%

67 reports (11%) · 1 fire · 5 crash · 1 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 598 complaints

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