One problem related to tailgate lock has 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.
Warning on the dash panel intermittently says lift gate/back glass is ajar even though it is closed. This causes the interior lights to turn on and off. I believe this is due to a manufacturer defect in the gasket that allows water/condensation to seep into the lift gate and cause corrosion of the electrical wires.
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Tailgate Lock problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Doors Lock problems |