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2012 Ford Escape

NHTSA has received 799 complaints about the 2012 Ford Escape, and 20% of them involve fuel system. Next are steering (18%) and engine (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
799 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Fuel system 20% of complaints
Recalls
1
Fuel economy
20 to 25 MPG combined
Safety rating
3 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 799 complaints about the 2012 Ford Escape, and 20% of them involve fuel system. Next are steering (18%) and engine (10%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Ford Escape

Recalls

The 2012 Ford Escape is affected by 1 safety recall campaign in NHTSA's records.

All 1 recall campaigns for the 2012 Ford Escape

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2012 Ford Escape. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 28 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Ford Escape earned an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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