Table 1 shows seven common structure related problems of the 2012 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the body (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the paint (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Paint problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Tailgate problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Frame And Members problems |
Sun roof is leaking into the passenger compartment. Car was typically parked under cover and not driven in inclement wether. Drain hose was found not to be clogged however water is leaking into the passenger compartment. Staining the headliner seats and collecting on the floors. Read details...
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. Read details...
Sub frame cracked,due to corrosion. Broke lower control arm. I could not steer my SUV. I was terrified. The noise was so loud. This happened a road away from my home. I called aaa. They came and towed my vehicle to my driveway. I don’t understand why Ford company did not send me a recall. Read details...