Five problems related to structure have been reported for the 2012 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2012 Escape.
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. I could have been killed. I was on the highway a day before. I have researched and found this to be a safety concern for Ford Escape 2012. My SUV has 60. 000 miles and is in very good condition. I have taken great care of my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle had a hole in the sub frame cradle due to rust. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud abnormal sound that came from the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with rusted and fractured shark mounts, however the vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
2012 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to rusting above rear wheel walls. The consumer stated the manufacturer was contacted, but did not offer any assistance. Updated 11/24/2017.
There are three issues with the car that make it dangerous to drive. When it's sunny, the plastic covering the instrument panel (on the bottom left and right) reflects sunlight back into the drivers eyes. The molding surrounding the gear shifter is metallic looking and also reflects light back into the drivers eyes. The top of the windshield is not tinted and makes the reflection worse. Also the visor can't be used because it hits the rear view mirror when moved.