Tailgate problems of the 2012 Ford Escape

Three problems related to tailgate 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.

1 Tailgate problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the technician found excessive corrosion on the wheel well and tailgate of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

2 Tailgate problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the technician found excessive corrosion on the wheel well and tailgate of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified twice of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,800. Ng.

3 Tailgate problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

2012 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in concern regarding letter received about throttle body failure. The consumer also stated the rear tailgate window had to be replaced 3 times, due to a leak.


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