2012 Ford Escape Body Problems
- 41
- 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 41 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- lift gate · 7 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- wheel wells · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Visibility/Wiper
My vehicle is in good condition but continues to have problems. I closed my lift gate tonight and heard a crack. My rear glass broke off of the liftgate glass hinge on the passenger side of the vehicle. It only remained attached by the driver side hinge. It appears that corrosion/rust occurred because it was not sealed or water got in somehow. I am very thankful this did not happen while driving because if it would…
ODI 11252514
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Vehicle was traveling at highway speed (70mph) when primary and secondary hood latches failed and hood was blown open into the windshield. This was after 5+ hours of highway travel without any recent operation of the interior hood latch release. Emergency stop was made to secure hood. Hood is damaged and unable to close. Body above the windshield is also damaged from the hood impact.
ODI 11154236
Body
While driving at a speed of 50-55 mph on a highway the hood flew up and hit the windshield without warning. This was after driving for approximately 2 hours in various highway conditions. The safety latch failed to catch it. Smooth road.
ODI 11131076
Body
Rusting of the rear inner wheels well and fenders over both wheels. If not repaired could lead to exhaust migrating into the passenger area of the car.
ODI 11120615
Body
Vehicle was driving at approximately 55 mph on i575 on-ramp when the hood flew open and slammed against the windshield, cracking the windshield in multiple places and blocking all forward visibility. The hood did not show any signs of being unlatched, such as rattling, prior to the failure. The safety latch did not stop the movement of the hood. Fortunately i was able to safely move the vehicle to the break-down…
ODI 11114384
Body
Driver side and passenger side wheel welds rusting out and up toward the window .
ODI 11231724
Air Bags · Body
In an accident with front end damage and air bags didn't deploy.
Crash reported
ODI 11092154
Body
Hood latch failure i was driving down a straight road at 55mph and the hood just flew open. My view was obstructed by the hood. The hood was last opened approximately 3000 miles before the incident occurred. The hood is bent to the point it will not close and the windshield is severely cracked.
ODI 11088457
Body
2012 ford escape vin # [xxx] rear window hinges corroded. Pictures attached of corroded hinges both sides -one worse than the other parked my car in the driveway .... Later went out to run errand and the window was off. Upon further inspection found corrosion at both hinges causing one side of window to drop off. Today reviewing internet complaints i see this is a frequent problem. One dealership admitted problem is…
ODI 11020290
Body · Visibility/Wiper
In the past year, we have experienced 2 near catastrophic accidents both due to under hood safety latch failures on our 2012 ford escape. In both cases, while driving on san diego area freeways, the hood unexpectedly flew up and crashed into the windshield causing serious damage not only to the hood but also the hood hinges, windshield and area surrounding the windshield. The total cost to repair our ford escape for…
ODI 11006773
Body
Drivers side door latch broke not allowing me to close the door at all. After contacting ford motor company i was informed there was a recall for this model years 2013-2015 not including 2012. I had the part replaced at a ford dealership since this is a safety issue and the door would not close at all and i needed a bungee cord to keep it closed as well as holding it with one hand while driving. I have the part that…
ODI 10992273
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While attempting to accelerate, the contact's foot became stuck on a plastic piece that protruded outwards near the pedal. The contact was forced to apply more pressure to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,600.
ODI 10953757
Body
I have owned this escape for a little over 5 yrs (out of warranty). I just noticed this winter that the paint was bubbling and peeling off the rear passenger side fender. The inner fender well (same side) - the metal is warped and rusted. The lift gate on this vehicle has started to rust at the lower seam. Rust is visible. I think ford motor company should step up to the plate and fix/repair this flaw. It is…
ODI 10947471
Body
Trunk keep locking unable to open either by remote or manual switch..now hindering changing of brake lights and indicator lights. Now i am driving around with a malfunction trunk that won't open for my brake lights and indicator lights that needed to be fixed which is a safety issue. Auto shops i have been to can't get it open to fix the problem.
ODI 10954101
Body · Unknown Or Other · Windshield
Two days ago i was driving down the highway at nighttime, alone. I was the only vehicle in sight, and they were no overpasses anywhere near me. As i was driving, out of absolutely nowhere my rear windshield exploded. Glass went flying everywhere, even to the point of hitting the front seat. I had no idea what happened, i thought someone may have thrown a brick through my window. Luckily i had my wits about me enough…
ODI 10928919
Body
Body paint peeling and rust in multiple areas including wheel wells and rear cargo door since 38k miles. Now at 43k miles more rust is visible. At this point the warranty is useless unless rust is through body.
ODI 10897097
Body · Unknown Or Other
Rear lift glass hinges corrode and snap. My hinges broke while stationary the vehicle was at rest and the lift gate was not in use.
ODI 10892531
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While washing the vehicle, the contact discovered that the liftgate and both rear wheel wells were corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.
ODI 10886093
Body
The glass lift gate leaks around the seal. Brought to the attention of ford dealer while under warranty but was told that the warranty did not cover it. After a rain, the water puddles in the back.
ODI 11171134
Air Bags · Body
My wife and one month old child were in an accident the other day. She turned left in front of an oncoming vehicle and our 2012 ford escape xlt was hit in the front passenger corner. The insurance adjuster just finished determining the damage only to conclude that the vehicle is a total loss. There was over $10,000 in damage to the vehicle before he took it apart to determine how expensive the frame repair would…
Crash reported
ODI 10883483
Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact stated that there was internal water intrusion around the seals, which affected the liftgate and electrical system. The liftgate had extensive rust and was leaking from the rear. Also, the liftgate was unable to open. The dealer (fred beans ford of boyertown, 525 pa-100, bechtelsville, pa 19505, [redacted]) was notified of the failures and indicated that the…
ODI 11128026
Body
My vehicle is rusting and rotting. I have contacted ford corporate headquarters with this matter. I have also brought my vehicle to a ford dealership. The customer service rep at the dealership agreed this should not be happening and advised me to contact corporate since he needed their approval to remedy the issue. I was informed by corporate that since my 3-year warranty expired, i was not eligible for repair.…
ODI 11016308
Body
The rear lift gate window exploded. We weren't there when it happened. 60 degrees and sunny outside. We were attending a party for 2 hrs and came out to shattered glass every where. Car was stationary, parked in a lot.
ODI 10859911
Body
Bought this fore escape 3 years old. (out of warranty). Noticed after buying it, that the paint was bubbling and peeling off the rear driver side fender. The inner fender well is rusted. The lift gate on this vehicle has started to rust at the lower seam. Rust is visible. I think ford motor company should step up to the plate and fix/repair this flaw. You spend this kind of money on a car and should not be rusting…
ODI 11051618
Body
The body has rusted through around the wheel wells and along the rear hatch door. Plus the paint is flaking off of the engine hood. I have taken it to a couple local dealerships that have acknowledged that it is a problem. But that i needed to contact ford because of warranty issues.
ODI 11044206