Does the 2012 Ford Escape have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Ford Escape, the most recent reported on October 26, 2016 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Escape?

Owners have filed 604 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (140 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (137).

How many 2012 Ford Escape complaints mention a crash or fire?

38 of 604 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 27 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Ford Escape recalls and problems

1 recall and 604 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Escape.

recalls

604

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Ford Escape recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 16V777000 · reported October 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · 329,265 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering140
Fuel/propulsion system137
Engine73
Vehicle speed control70
Structure68
Power train66
Unknown or other44
Electrical system42
Fuel system, gasoline26
Air bags25

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 18, 2026 · Steering
[…]. We were pulling away from the gas pump with our children and the steering wheel suddenly stiffened on my husband and we almost hit another car! There was absolutely no warning and it was a scary experience. This should be fixed and it known issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT…

Oct 2, 2026 · Vehicle speed control · 44,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owned a 2012 Ford Escape. While driving in a parking lot at approximately 18-20 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, and the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle struck a fence and an apartment building. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a cut above…

Sep 29, 2026 · Steering
The power steering failed unexpectedly. I am not sure what the problem is but there is fluid all over the wheel well. I see that the was a recal on the power steering. How can I find out why my car was not included?

Sep 29, 2026 · Engine
Check engine light having a single code P2111 occurring after reduction of power. Vehicle looses power at varying speeds including highway speeds. I have not had it professionally diagnosed. In the process of replacing the I A C. My research indicates that the NHTSA is in the process of investigating complaints of…

Sep 26, 2026 · Steering
I started the truck and began to back out of my parking spot but the steering was so stiff I couldn't turn so I shut it off. After about 3 minutes I stated it up and the steering was fine. The. It happened the next day while I was driving and that was terrifying!!! It became extremely difficult to steer so I found the…

Escape model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	1	1,693	34	2
2010	3	2,070	29	3
2011	2	1,318	38	7
2012	1	604	38	3
2013	18	2,753	49	91
2014	16	2,089	47	104
2015	9	1,132	30	20

Across all years, the 2013 Escape has the most complaints (2,753). All Ford Escape years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Ford Escape have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Ford Escape, the most recent reported on October 26, 2016 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Escape?: Owners have filed 604 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (140 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (137).
How many 2012 Ford Escape complaints mention a crash or fire?: 38 of 604 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 27 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 18, 2026.