2012 Ford Escape Hybrid - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

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).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Equipment	3
Service Brakes	2
Structure	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Steering	2
Other Fuel System	2
Power Train	1
Visibility	1
Latches/locks/linkage	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Air Bag	1
Electrical System	1
Seats	1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

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.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	1
2019	1
2018	3
2017	3
2016	4
2015	2
2014	4
2013	1
2012	1

📊 Compare the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid with Other Model Years

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.

Table 3. Compare the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2020 Escape Hybrid	1
2013 Escape Hybrid	10
2012 Escape Hybrid	20
2011 Escape Hybrid	41
2010 Escape Hybrid	65
2009 Escape Hybrid	174
2008 Escape Hybrid	568
2007 Escape Hybrid	172
2006 Escape Hybrid	341
2005 Escape Hybrid	236

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