20 problems have been reported for the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment with 3 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (2 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Structure | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Steering | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Power Train | |
| Visibility | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Air Bag | |
| Electrical System | |
| Seats |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid in the United States are 5,522 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Ford Escape Hybrid owners in the last 10 years is 20, and the age of the vehicle is 10, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 20 / 5,522 / 10 * 1000 = 0.36.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Ford Escape Hybrid model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford Escape Hybrid, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid with the Ford Escape Hybrid from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 Escape Hybrid is 20 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the Ford Escape Hybrid is 162.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid |