Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems | |
| 12v/24v/48v Battery Cables problems |
Vehicle: 2012 Ford Escape issue: loss of steering assist while driving while operating my vehicle, the power steering assist suddenly fails, making the steering wheel extremely difficult to turn. This creates a dangerous driving condition and significantly increases the risk of an accident. Read details...
Going down the road, and all the sudden my gauges dropped, except for fuel. My initial reaction was to hit the gas pedal to see if I'd lost engine power. I still had engine power, thankfully. Since then, w/o any warnings the gauges will drop, and all the sensor lights will come on while going down Read details...
The ignition on this vehicle randomly will not work. There is apparently a commonly known issue with this vehicles ignition switch with it failing to engage and start the vehicle. Read details...