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2012 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (6%)

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2012 Ford Escape electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

54860 mi

C $120

a/c failure , dryer pack exploded and according to ford rendered the ac system total useless and everything needed to be replaced at my cost $4000. case opened with Ford canada got them down to half $2000 but unacceptable still waiting

44640 mi C $40	Fan speed resistor failed; replaced with new.
73160 mi C $85	Blower motor resistor failed (max speed available only) Replaced resistor
81840 mi C $50	Fan speed resistor; replaced, but problem returned after ten days
88040 mi C $50	Blower motor resistor failed, replaced

103540 mi

C $600

needed A/C parts replaced. can't remember which ones

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2900 mi	Passenger vanity mirror light didn't work. New visor with mirror ordered and replaced per warranty.
19200 mi	replaced battery under warranty, 36 months bumper to bumper coverage

32700 mi

US $268

Replace Blower Motor Control unit.

20000 mi

TPMS sensor replaced.

13940 mi

Battery needed to be boosted several time over the last month.

26000 mi	Remove / replace left front radio speaker
32000 mi	RF radio speaker distorting like LF speaker did earlier. R2 the RF speaker.
36000 mi	Right front speaker blown--this is the third speaker.

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198000 mi

US $410

Electric seat adjustment motor, driver side. Used part had to be ordered as dealer, Ford, no longer carries the part as it is allegedly too old for them. This is for power driver side seat. Junk yard part ordered, installed, and one of three motors on seat did not work. Shop reordered another junk yard part to get all three motors on it. This is the first repair on the vehicle with 199,000 miles on it!

13020 mi

C $325

battery

15520 mi	Navigation antenna did not acquire signal.
22320 mi C $150	Blower Motor Resistor Replaced

22320 mi	Remote key fob stopped working. The dealer replaced the remote with a new fob.
24800 mi	Heater and air conditioning blower stopped working on level 1 and 2. The dealer replaced the control reostat under warranty.
60140 mi C $40	Air conditioning was blowing cold on the highway and then warm when in traffic and at traffic lights. All fuses were checked. Air conditioning was replaced and fixed the problem.