2012 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 65
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 65 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 13 records
- check engine · 8 records
- engine light · 7 records
- since bought · 4 records
- light came · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
This is a continuous issue first noticed a few months ago when i almost caused an accident on valentine's day because of my car. I was on a ramp about to get into traffic. The highway speed is 75mph and it was busy. I pushed the gas pedal to enter the highway but my car just stood there for about 3 seconds before it finally registered (that i pushed the gas pedal) and sped up really fast. This caused me to cut off…
ODI 10716757
Electrical System · Engine
I got this vehicle from a ford dealership almost 2 years ago and have been complaining since about stalling/stuttering when accelerating from park or when stopped at a light. I can't get it to duplicate the problem for the technicians, but i just found out about the electronic throttle body problem (13n03). I contacted ford corporate about it and they made a case with the local dealership for me and said they must…
ODI 10919352
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine oil change and noticed that both engine tensioner pulleys needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10894294
Engine
The driver of the vehicle was at the car wash. On the way to the car wash, the vehicle was jumping forward while he was stopped at a stop sign. Driver continued on to the car wash. As he was pulling forward at the car wash(vehicle was in drive), the vehicle started jerking again and when driver pushed on the brake, the vehicle jerked back on it's own and crushed a brick wall. The vehicle was later deemed a total…
Crash reported
ODI 10681819
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving 45 mph and veering to the left, the engine stalled. The vehicle was restarted. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 37,782. Updated 12/03/15*lj *tr
ODI 10778526
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My car decelerated rapidly and was unresponsive when applying the gas pedal. Fortunately i was able to make it to the side of a busy interstate without incident. The car behaved as if it were going to shut down. The "wrench" indicator light was on, (check engine light). I turned off the car, and when i turned it back on the light was no longer illuminated, and the car was responding to the gas pedal. I still felt…
ODI 10648835
Electrical System · Engine
Engine died while making a right hand turn onto another street. *tr
ODI 10667497
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving down the road at 40 mph and the engine began making rumbling noises and the engine began to shake as if were trying to shut off, i tried to give it some gas so it wouldn't stall but when i pressed the gas pedal nothing happened. Additionally, the car surges off and on while driving. When i contacted mike davidson ford where i purchased the car, they acted as if they knew nothing about it and tried to…
ODI 10638996
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving in the mountains of kentucky, late morning. I was in the middle lane with the cruise control on, i saw that cars were braking so i tapped on the brake to release the cruise. My car's ignition shut off. *tr
ODI 10618493
Engine
As per my vehicle report from the dealership: concern 51: customer states drive belt coming apart. Cause: warranty correction: verify belt shredded. Found water pump locked up unable to remove debris from tensioner replace water pump tensioner belt. Test drive ok. *tr
ODI 10605304
Engine · Power Train
Car makes a jump when accelerating was told there is a extended coverage on the throttle body and that its possibly the throttle body causing the jolt, but ford will not fix under the extended coverage recall until the engine light comes on. *tr
ODI 10648896
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle lost power on highway for approx 5-10 seconds, power came back slowly and then happened again a few minutes later for 5-10 seconds. Depressing accelerator had no effect. *tr
ODI 10568078
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When pulling out from an intersection, i experienced intermittent power loss which resulted in vehicle loafing forward then stalling or entering safety mode low idle maneuverability with wrench light on. I was in heavy traffic and had to shut off the car, place in park then restart only to have the vehicle lurch then shut off or return to safety idle again before i was able to exit the street safely. After several…
ODI 10550442
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The first time this happened i was driving home and turned onto a street as i accelerated the vehicle slowed down. I had my foot as low as the pedal would go and it would not move. I switched it to park turned it off and back on and it started up and was fine at accelerating. So the second time this happened about a month later i was driving about 30mph when my escape slowed down and completely stalled out while i…
ODI 10547551
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Note, this has occurred at varying times/dates since purchase of the vehicle in 2012, has not just occurred at the date listed. When accelerating, the vehicle will have a prolonged hesitation and even a loss in speed when switching via the automatic transmission from 2nd to 3rd gear. This occurs every time the vehicle is driven, not randomly. Also, when getting up to highway speed, there is a hesitation if you touch…
ODI 10525018
Engine
At approximately 5:30 am while making a right hand turn up an incline the vehicle stalled - the oil and battery lights came on - i put it in park and turned the ignition off and then back on and restarted - i later took it to the dealership - they said they contacted the ford technical hotline and are awaiting a response - this is the 3rd stalling incident the second at the same location and the 1st after they…
ODI 10522479
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Within the last week, i have experienced repeated incidents of stalling when in traffic and trying to accelerate from a stop. There were no warning signs prior to the initial failure or prior to subsequent failures. I am afraid that if this continues it could end up in a wreck with someone getting injured. *tr
ODI 10520292
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph, the passenger's side engine mount bolt sheared off and caused the to engine to become detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the mount bolt had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 21,600.
ODI 10515713
Engine · Power Train
As per my vehicle report from the dealership: concern 52*: tech notes clutch slave cylinder is leaking. Cause: verify concern, find that vehicle has clutch fluid leaking from inside bell housing area. Correction: remove trans & inspect, find that slave cyl is seeping fluid. Install new slave cyl & adapter. Assemble vehicle, no leaks found inside bell housing, but clutch live from master cyl to slave cyl will not…
ODI 10605309
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When moving forward from a dead stop at an intersection of a busy highway, the automobile engine hesitates or semi stalls and will not pick up normal speed in order to get out of the way of approaching,on coming and following vehicles. At several different times we were almost rear-ended by vehicles behind us, or hit from the driver's side or front passengers side of the vehicle because of the engine's hesitation…
ODI 10594912
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On the first occasion, i was pulling away from a stop sign and into traffic. My truck stalled in the middle of the intersection. I managed to shut it off, restarted and it was fi.e. I called the dealer ship and they told me a bug probably got in my air filter. About 3 weeks later it happened in the middle of the highway in traffic doing 75. I almost got smashed in the rearend. Managed to restart. Took it to the…
ODI 10520955
Engine · Power Train
As per my vehicle report from the dealership: concern 51: verify cust concern, find that veh spins over but will not start, install ids & performed koeo, all pass. Perform relative compression test, 80% loss 3,4. Correction: perform manual compression test. Cyl 1-180, 2-175, 3-0, 4-0. Perform leakdown & pressure test, find that intake valves in 3 & 4 are not sealing. Remove valve cover & inspect camshafts, no damage…
ODI 10605232
Engine
Had to have engine mounts replaced due to vehicle heavily shaking. Also windshield was remounted at same time to due loud noise. *tr
ODI 10574741
Engine · Power Train
When my escape is in the running mode, the engine does not sounds like a gas running vehicle, but it runs loud like a truck. When pressing the gas i have to press the gas pedal to the floor before moving at a good speed, the transmission slips into gears. *tr
ODI 10503303
Engine
While driving down the road at approx. 35-40 mph, my ford escape just stalled. No warning lights were on prior to or after the incident. I coasted to a safe place with my hazard lights on, put it in park, and it started up on the first try. It has not happened again (it has been 6 days). The ford dealership could not find anything wrong and has installed a recorder to see if it happens again within the next 2 wks.…
ODI 10500979