2012 FORD ESCAPE Seats Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seats Issues in the 2012 FORD ESCAPE

5 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seats Complaints

#11253602 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED INTO THE FOLDED REAR SEAT. THE REAR SEAT WOULD NOT FOLD UPRIGHT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GREAT LAKES FORD (2469 E APPLE AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442, (231) 777-2750) WHERE THE MECHANICS FOLDED THE SEAT DOWN AND IT WOULD NOT RAISE BACK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,635.
#10746468 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT THE SEATS, FLOOR BOARDS, RUGS, AND WINDOWS WERE WET AND FOGGY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE WINDOWS AND THE SEALS ON THE DOORS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. .. UPDATED 09/30/15*BF
#10610514 | Crash
THIS DOCUMENT IS IN RESPONSE TO A FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISION OCCURRING MAY 16, 2014 ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. AT MY REQUEST I REQUESTED THE AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP TO CHECK THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE WAS INITIATIVE AND PROBABLY HAS BEEN SINCE THE CAR WAS BUILT. PERHAPS AN INVESTIGATION OF THE SAME, MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR FORD SUV BE CONSIDERED. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. *TR
#10535661 | Crash
ON 3/23/13 MY HUSBAND AND I WERE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN WHEN A PERSON HIT US FROM BEHIND AT ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE FRONT SEATS BROKE AND FELL INTO A LAYING POSITION. THIS GAVE NEITHER MY HUSBAND NOR ME ANY SUPPORT FOR OUR BACKS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND MY HUSBAND DROVE THERE. WE FOUND OUT THAT I HAD A HERNIATION ABOVE MY ALREADY FUZED BACK. MY HUSBAND WAS PERFECTLY HEALTHY BUT AFTER THE ACCIDENT, HE HAS NOW A CRACKED VERTEBRAE AND 2 HERNIATED DISKS. *TR
#10452483 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHEN A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT TIGHTEN. THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. THE POLICE ARRIVED ON SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE AND TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER REPAIRED NOR INSPECTED FOR THE AIR BAG, SEAT BELT AND SEAT FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,595.

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 Electronic Stability Control Esc 6 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 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
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