2012 Ford Escape — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this vehicle and 603 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

2 Campaigns

Every Recall on File

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 16V777000 26/10/2016

What's wrong: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Free 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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING 15E045000 03/06/2015

What's wrong: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.

Risk: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2012 Ford Escape SUV 4x4

★★★☆☆

Overall

3/5 stars

★★★☆☆

Frontal Crash

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★★★☆☆

Side Crash

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★★★☆☆

Rollover

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Other Years

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2015

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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2012 Ford Escape. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2012 Ford Escape have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Ford Escape. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.

Is the recall repair really free?

Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.

How do I check my exact vehicle?

This page covers the 2012 Ford Escape generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.