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2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

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2012 Ford Escape Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:31:24.687Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Escape Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2005: 178 complaints 2005 2006: 219 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 442 complaints 2009: 152 complaints 2009 2010: 59 complaints 2011: 37 complaints 2011 2012: 15 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2020: 281 complaints 2021: 116 complaints 2021 2022: 64 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints 2024
2012: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005178
2006219
2007124
2008442
2009152
201059
201137
201215
20135
2020281
2021116
202264
202322
20244

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

2 of 15 total reports mention: structure.

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MY 2012 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID HAS RUST COVERING THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I NEVER NOTICED IT UNTIL YESTERDAY WHEN I NOTICED SOME RUST UNDER THE WHEEL WELL. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR I WAS HORRIFIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180924

STEERING

2 of 15 total reports mention: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes.

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5 WEEKS AGO THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH LIT UP. I CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT GET ME IN FOR 3 WEEKS. I WAS PLANNING ON GOING ON A VACATION AROUND THAT TIME, SO DECIDED TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER I GOT BACK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180115

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 15 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

ENGINE

2 of 15 total reports mention: engine.

CRASH
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4/29/15 THIS ESCAPE WAS PURCHASED 8/17/12 DELIVERED WITH 35 MILES, PRESENTLY AT 17532 WAS SCHEDULED A WEEK IN ADVANCE, AND TO BE SERVICED ON 4/06/15, VERBAL/WRITTEN CONSENT TO REPAIRS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150429

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20121002 — DP (closed 20130221)

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2020 ◆ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.