2012 FORD ESCAPE Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electronic Stability Control Esc Issues in the 2012 FORD ESCAPE
6 electronic stability control esc complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electronic Stability Control Esc Complaints
BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON NO ABS
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH DURING MORNING TRAFFIC DURING RAIN COVERED ROAD. MY TRACTION STABILITY AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON AGAIN. I WAS DRIVING TO A DOCTOR APPT AND SAW THE WARNING LIGHT COME ON. I APPLIED LIGHT PRESSURE TO MY BRAKES AND GRADUALLY CAME TO A STOP. MY CAR HAS 115,000 MILES WHEN FAIL HAPPENED
I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN AT A SLOW RATE WHEN MY BRAKING FEEL LIKE THERE WAS BORN ABS AND MY CAR WAS GETTING TO CLOSE AND I APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL BUT IT WOULDN'T STOP. MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND COULDN'T TURN IT. AN HOUR LATER, I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN MY ABS, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN WELL AND I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF PASSING A VEHICLE. I HAD NO BRAKES AT THAT POINT. THIS HAPPENED APRIL 20, 2019. CLEAR ROAD CONDITIONS. MY ESCAPE IS BECOMING A BIG SAFETY CONCERN. WHEN BRAKING I FEEL MY SYSTEM KEEPS SLIPPING IN THE FRONT END AND A SAGGING IN THE REAR. WHEN I DRIVE IT, I AM TERRIFIED THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND WON'T BE ABLE TO STOP. TURNING FEELINGS RIGID AND STIFF AT TIMES. A CAR...
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE CAUSING ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION, SHIFTING. MECHANIC SAID TRANSMISSION IS STARTING IN 5TH GEAR. JERKS VERY HARD WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. UPON GOING 45 MPH ENGINE REVS TO 3 RPM. CANNOT TAKE OFF FAST, VERY SLOW MOVING.
WHILE BRAKING THERE IS A VIBRATION AND ENGINE STALLS. THE DEALER CLAIMS THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE AND WANTS ME TO RESCHEDULE TO BRING IT N AGAIN A WEEK LATER. THIS HAPPENS EVERY I STOP OR SLOW DOWN IN A RIGHT TURN. I GET THE VIBRATION AND ENGINE STALLS. I HAVE TAKES ELSE WHERE TO CHECK IF THERE IS SOMETHING STUCK IN THE BRAKE BUT NOTHING FOUND THEY DO REPLICATE PROBLEM BUT DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. I CAN NOT DRIVE UNTIL THIS IS FIXED AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER IS NO HELP MAYBE MANUFACTURE OR SOMEONE ELSE THIS HAS HAPPENED TOO CAN ASSIST.
4/29/15 FORD VIOLATED THEIR NEW CAR WARRANTY COVERAGE, BY REFUSING TO REPAIR, THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS FILED IN COMPLAINT 10713581 . THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HELD HOSTAGE AT INVER GROVE FORD, AGREED TO REPAIR ALL ITEMS IN THE AFOREMENTIONED COMPLAINT #10713581 . AS A DISABLED VETERAN, WITH A SICK SERVICE DOG, I HAVE NO ACCESS OR ABILITY TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. *TR
Other 2012 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Fuelpropulsion System
137 complaints
Steering
133 complaints
Engine
72 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
69 complaints
Power Train
63 complaints
Structurebody
55 complaints
Unknown Or Other
44 complaints
Electrical System
38 complaints
Air Bags
24 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
22 complaints
Seat Belts
18 complaints
Service Brakes
18 complaints
Visibilitywiper
12 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Structure
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelock
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalgears
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionsubframemounting Bracket
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint