| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 89 repairs.
2012 Ford Escape engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 76000 mi US $100 |
Exhaust muffler rusted out around weld on muffler side. This was the small one after the CAT that was only a straight tube with a perforated tube inside with acoustic pack(no bends to create back pressure). Not very useful to begin with, and we replaced it with a straight pipe and can't notice a difference. |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Spark plugs |
| 80414 mi C $180 |
Noticed increased oil consumption; PCV valve examined and replaced |
| 77558 mi US $110 |
Serpentine belt tensioner replaced |
| 89048 mi US $600 |
One valve cover gasket replaced (was supposed to be both) |
| 91536 mi US $800 |
Second valve cover gasket replaced along with intake manifold gasket |
| 16000 mi | replaced the cam positioning sensor on the left side |
| 22000 mi | replaced the cam positioning sensor on the right side |
2012 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 48000 mi US $100 |
Replaced throttle body |
| 55000 mi US $200 |
Fuel leak recall. We could smell fuel outside the vehicle, not when inside, and it took a few days to realize it was our car and then we got the recall notice - it was kind of funny timing. |
| 26040 mi | Replaced engine under warranty. # 1 rod bearing, cam caps scored |
| 50840 mi C $113 |
Number 4 piston and wall scored bad. Had a knocking noise and sounded like a diesel. Installed new engine. Seems that once the engine has approximately 40,000 km; piston problems occur. |
2012 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 46700 mi | Grinding noise under acceleration. Dealer said it was a pulley and replaced. |
| 59700 mi | Still sounds like a diesel. It's a "company" vehicle so we gave up, as it is going out of commission late this year. Escape 2012 is a nice vehicle, but cheap materials and poor dealer troubleshooting would be a showstopper if private owned |
| 67300 mi | Pulley noise |
| 74000 mi | Pulley noise |
| 9000 mi | Vehicle vibrates excessively at idle when in gear with A/C engaged. Ford has issued Special Service Message 22065 but as of October 2011 has not released a fix other than checking engine mounts. Technician says problem is in PCM programming. |
| 6820 mi C $425 |
Automatic arming. Shuts engine system down. Keys lost their programming.Had to take it to an authorized service centre for Ford but not a dealer since my location dictated such |
2012 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 34000 mi US $54 |
Fuel pump relay and Fuel Inertia cutoff switch replaced |
2012 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 51000 mi | throttle body replacement |
| 58000 mi US $45 |
Evaporative Emissions valve (vapor vent) |
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