1. Ford Escape
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Latches/Locks/Linkages

2012 Ford Escape Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 29, 2016 · 90,000 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver side door opened independently without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the door locked once it was at the residence, but the failure recurred. The contact notified the local dealer and an independent mechanic who stated that the door was fractured. The vehicle was not…

    ODI 10913716

  • March 21, 2014 · 33,000 miles

    Body · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    On the way to work at 7pm, the back hatch began randomly locking and unlocking and opened slightly. After work the next morning at 8am, the back hatch unlocked and opened while driving on a busy road at 10mph. I contacted airport ford in florence, ky and they stated never hearing of this happening with another escape. *tr

    ODI 10574732