There are no safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid, but owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 Ford Escape Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 2
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper · reported Feb 21, 2019
I turned on my back window defroster and was driving down the road when the window exploded/shattered thereby almost causing me to get into an accident.
Structure · at 36,000 miles · reported Sep 24, 2018
My 2012 ford escape hybrid has rust covering the entire underside of the vehicle. I never noticed it until yesterday when I noticed some rust under the wheel well. When I looked under the car I was horrified. The rust is really bad and it's eating through to the interior. When I looked closely I saw rust under both seats on the brackets. When I looked under the carpet I can see that it's affecting the interior upholstery. It is totally unacceptable to have this amount of rust on a vehicle that is six years old. I think it might be dangerous to drive the car. The entire underside needs to be…
Service Brakes · at 120,000 miles · reported Jan 15, 2018
5 weeks ago the brake warning light on the dash lit up. I called the ford dealership and they could not get me in for 3 weeks. I was planning on going on a vacation around that time, so decided to wait until after I got back. Unfortunately, 2 days prior to my trip, while driving on a city street the brakes completely failed. The only thing that saved me from a serious accident was downshifting and turning the ignition off which when I restarted it rebooted the brakes for a while, enough to get me to the ford dealer. It has been in the shop for almost three weeks and they are still not sure…
Power Train · at 145 miles · reported Oct 15, 2017
Takata recall car would not accelerate and computer wrench sighn 10light appeared at a red light in the city car drive very slow pulled over shut car off and it started with wrench light went off .
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Sep 25, 2017
Recall #16s41/NHTSA 16v-777 rec notice in december 2016 have called dealer and corp also and keep getting told part not done yet or no way to fix I do smell gas everytime I fill up and now I smell it on random times especially when raining and going thru puddle smell of fumes gas in vehicle last called today 9/25/2017
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (2 reports), followed by steering (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.