Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Cylinders
4
Engine size (liters)
2.5
Engine layout
In-Line
Fuel
Gasoline
Gross weight rating (GVWR)
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Where it was built
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Plant city
Kansas City
Plant state / region
Missouri
Plant country
United States (USA)
Safety equipment
Tire pressure monitor
Direct
Front airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side airbags
1st and 2nd Rows
Safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Escape
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Escape. These are official NHTSA recall campaigns for this make, model and year. Not every campaign covers every car of that year, and many cars already had the free repair.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Campaign 16V777000 · Reported Oct 26, 2016
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.
Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
Campaign 15E045000 · Reported Jun 3, 2015
Problem: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Risk: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Recalls are listed per model and year. To see whether the repair was already done on this exact car, ask a Ford dealer or check the maker's own recall site with this VIN.
Data checked Nov 13, 2026.
Source: NHTSA vPIC decoder and NHTSA recalls database. Data may be incomplete. Always confirm the VIN on the vehicle and its title.
Decode another VIN
Cookies on VinGear
We use essential cookies to make this site work. With your permission we would also like to use statistics cookies to understand how the site is used. You can change your choice any time with "Cookie settings" at the bottom of the page. Read more