NHTSA Complaint #10775340 — 2012 FORD ESCAPE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10775340
Vehicle	2012 FORD ESCAPE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	August 17, 2015
Date Filed	September 23, 2015
Mileage	36,127 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. WHEN I LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE I NOTICED MANY COMPLAINTS OF SAME PROBLEM. THE REAR LATCH SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE SENSOR GOES BAD FROM WATER DAMAGE CAUSED BY LEAKING REAR WINDOW. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE ALL THE DOORS OF A VEHICLE NEED TO BE ABLE TO OPEN IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY EXIT FROM VEHICLE. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST OF REAR LATCH PROBLEMS THAT FORD HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING.

Related Complaints for the 2012 FORD ESCAPE

Other UNKNOWN OR OTHER Complaints

#11676575 — July 28, 2025 — My 2012 Ford Escape has a critical HVAC defect that impairs defrost performance and poses a serious safety risk. Spec...

#11619540 — October 13, 2024 — Sub frame cracked,due to corrosion.Broke Lower control arm. I could not steer my SUV. I was terrified.The noise was s...

#11584012 — April 19, 2024 — This is a second car so don't drive it every day -- first incident occurred back in 2023 driving in town and car stop...

#11516130 — April 8, 2023 — Warning on the dash panel intermittently says Lift gate/back glass is ajar even though it is closed. This causes the ...

#11472302 — July 5, 2022 — Latch/hinge on rear tailgate glass has corroded and broken allowing for potential for glass to fall off. Corrosion ha...

Recent Complaints for the 2012 FORD ESCAPE

#11713853 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — January 28, 2026 — The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong fuel-lik...

#11709651 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — January 8, 2026 — Clearly the vehicle is leaking and is a fire hazard. I received a notice that it has been recalled but it’s not showi...

#11696458 — STEERING — October 29, 2025 — The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked. The ...

#11693844 — SUSPENSION — October 16, 2025 — Took my mothers car to the Ford dealership for inspection. Upon inspection the mechanic told us that the subframe is ...

#11692723 — STEERING — October 11, 2025 — Driving at normal rate of speed, Power steering quits and almost lost control of vehicle. I had to struggle with stee...