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2012 Ford Escape Engine Problems

33 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

33
Complaints
1
Crashes
Feb 2015Dec 2021
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (33)

mediumENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2023

While coming to a stop sign, as I took my foot off the gas pedal, it surged forward at a fast speed the gas pedal went to the floor. it took me through the intersection and beyond before I was able to stop the car. It was very scary just thinking if there were anyone crossing the street it could have been very bad. Now im afraid to even drive my car not knowing if it will happen again.I call the service and cannot get appt. for 2 weeks. and it will be at my expense.

NHTSA #: 11558436
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2023

Oil engine leak .. clicking sound from the front wheels when turning ..

NHTSA #: 11526489
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle drove as designed. The contact stated that the “Stop Safely Now” message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

NHTSA #: 11511777
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2021

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would inadvertently stall. The contact stated that the check warning light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing throttle body link replaced but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

NHTSA #: 11444570
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2021

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who attempted to repair the failure however, the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

NHTSA #: 11427478
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2019

LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AT IDLE AND WHILE DRIVING. SOUNDS AS THOUGH VALVES OR ENGINE COULD BE CRACKING.

NHTSA #: 11245465
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2018

CAR STALL AT ANY POINT WHILE DRIVING. SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR HAS STALLED ABOUT 10 TIMES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES AND GOES. I HAD THE CHANCE TO TAKE IT TO AUTOZONE TO CONNECT THE SCANNER WHILE LIGHT WAS ON, AND DIAGNOSTIC CAME WITH TROUBLE CODE P2111. AS I SAID IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME AT AN UNEXPECTED POINT. IT'S A LITTLE OF PANIC INVOLVED EVERY TIME BECAUSE CARS COMING FROM BEHIND AND I HAVE TO ACT TO QUICKLY TO PUT ON HAZARDS AND MANEUVER THE CAR WHICH START JERKING TOO . NO WAY TO RECORD ANY THING DUE THAT I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN IS GOING TO HAPPEN. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH FORD DEALER ON 12/05/2018

NHTSA #: 11155807
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2018

2012 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STALLING ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NO FAILURE COULD BE FOUND. *JS

NHTSA #: 11117929
mediumENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND STALLED AND THE WRENCH WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V777000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED TYLER FORD (2626 S SOUTHWEST LOOP 323, TYLER, TX 75701) AND BILL MCRAE FORD LINCOLN (1511 E RUSK ST, JACKSONVILLE, TX 75766 903-586-2241) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA #: 11098667
mediumENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT THE FORD DEALER FOR ANY RECALLS. TOM MASANO FORD LINCOLN (1600 LANCASTER AVE, READING, PA) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V777000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA #: 11088968
mediumENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2017

DRIVING AND CAR WENT INTO POWER FAILURE MODE AND WRENCH DISPLAYED ON DASH DISPLAY. FOUND PAPERWORK ABOUT THROTTLE BODY SAFETY RECALL. DECIDED TO HAVE SAFETY RECALL 16S41 FUEL MODULE DONE ALSO SINCE IT WAS GOING IN FOR WORK. ON SEPT 5, 2017 TOOK TO KEYSTONE FORD CHAMBERSBURG 717-264-5104. AFTER BOTH REPAIRS DONE I WAS STARTING CAR TO LEAVE- HAD VERY LONG CRANK TIME. HAD SERVICE PERSON COME OUT TO HEAR AND HE SAID" SOUNDS LIKE YOUR STARTERS GOING BAD". LEFT FORD AND CAR CONTINUED WITH LONG CRANK TIMES- NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THEY WORKED ON IT. TOOK BACK ON SEPT 8,2017- THEY FOUND NOTHING BUT SAID I NEEDED NEW FUEL PUMP $700.00. I COMPLAINED BECAUSE THEY HAD WORKED ON THE FUEL PUMP AND THEN IT WENT BAD!! CLAYTON BLACK OFFERED ME TO DO THE FIEL PUMP FOR $509 AND NO COST FOR LABOR. ALSO IF NOT FIXED DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR WORK DONE. WENT TO PARSON'S INTERSTATE FORD SHIPPENSBURG FOR 2ND OPINION. THEY SAID THEY COULD DO THE FUEL PUMP FOR $474 WHICH INCLUDED LABOR! WHEN PARSON'S REMOVED THE FUEL PUMP THEY SAID A RING WAS LOOSE AND WOULD HAVE EVENTUALLY LEAKED GAS- WOULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS. KEYSTONE DIDN'T HAVE IT ON CORRECTLY! I WANT KEYSTONE TO PAY FOR THE FUEL PUMP REPAIR THEY CAUSED THE DAMAGE TO- $499.

NHTSA #: 11033194
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND NOTICED THAT BOTH ENGINE TENSIONER PULLEYS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

NHTSA #: 10894294
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RODENTS DESTROYED THE WIRING IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SENSOR AND THE FUEL CAP SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA #: 10884650
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2015

SIGNIFICANT ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE WITH CAR IN DRIVE. ENGINE RPMS APPEAR TO BE TOO LOW WITH LOAD ON ENGINE. I SEE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ONLINE, SO IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY FORD.

NHTSA #: 10808102
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2015

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP AND STALLED, I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE OF THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE I WAS ABOUT TO EXIT, I LOOKED AT THE DASHBOARD AND THE RPM WAS AT 0 AND THE BATTERY LIGHT AND THE OIL LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. HOWEVER THE CAR HAD NO POWER I SOMEHOW WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE THE CAR TO THE HOOD OF THE ROAD. AT THAT TIME I TURNED THE KEY AND REMOVED IT FROM THE IGNITION WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND STARTED THE VEHICLE. AND THE ENGINE STARTED AND I PULLED BACK ON TO THE HIGHWAY TO CONTINUE MY TRIP. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO A FORD SERVICE CENTER AND THEY ARE TRYING TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE IN ORDER TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. I ALSO HAVE A CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED TO ME BY THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT WAS TO BE REFERENCED WHEN I WAS INFORMED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO TAKE THE CAR INTO A FORD SERVICE CENTER TO BE LOOKED AT.

NHTSA #: 10722274
mediumENGINE
CrashFiled: Feb 2015

THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE CAR WASH. ON THE WAY TO THE CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPING FORWARD WHILE HE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. DRIVER CONTINUED ON TO THE CAR WASH. AS HE WAS PULLING FORWARD AT THE CAR WASH(VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE), THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING AGAIN AND WHEN DRIVER PUSHED ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK ON IT'S OWN AND CRUSHED A BRICK WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. *JS

NHTSA #: 10681819
mediumENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2014

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 40 MPH AND THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING RUMBLING NOISES AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SHAKE AS IF WERE TRYING TO SHUT OFF, I TRIED TO GIVE IT SOME GAS SO IT WOULDN'T STALL BUT WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL NOTHING HAPPENED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR SURGES OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I CONTACTED MIKE DAVIDSON FORD WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR, THEY ACTED AS IF THEY KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT AND TRIED TO SCHEDULE ME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AT $89 TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THAT'S CRIMINAL, THIS CAR SHOULD BE REPAIRED QUICKLY AND AT THEIR EXPENSE! IF THIS HAPPENS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR ON THE INTERSTATE IT WILL BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10638996
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2014

AS PER MY VEHICLE REPORT FROM THE DEALERSHIP: CONCERN 51: CUSTOMER STATES DRIVE BELT COMING APART. CAUSE: WARRANTY CORRECTION: VERIFY BELT SHREDDED. FOUND WATER PUMP LOCKED UP UNABLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM TENSIONER REPLACE WATER PUMP TENSIONER BELT. TEST DRIVE OK. *TR

NHTSA #: 10605304
mediumENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2014

WHEN MOVING FORWARD FROM A DEAD STOP AT AN INTERSECTION OF A BUSY HIGHWAY, THE AUTOMOBILE ENGINE HESITATES OR SEMI STALLS AND WILL NOT PICK UP NORMAL SPEED IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF APPROACHING,ON COMING AND FOLLOWING VEHICLES. AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES WE WERE ALMOST REAR-ENDED BY VEHICLES BEHIND US, OR HIT FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE ENGINE'S HESITATION WHEN CROSSING INTERSECTIONS OR MAJOR HIGHWAYS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT "NO PROBLEM" WAS FOUND, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I GUESS WHEN A DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY OCCURS SOMETHING WILL BE DONE! *TR

NHTSA #: 10594912
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2014

HAD TO HAVE ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE HEAVILY SHAKING. ALSO WINDSHIELD WAS REMOUNTED AT SAME TIME TO DUE LOUD NOISE. *TR

NHTSA #: 10574741
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2014

IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 9AM AND I HAD JUST EXITED THE FREEWAY (BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 20 MIN) AND I TOOK A RIGHT OFF THE EXIT RAMP ONTO A SECONDARY STREET. I WAS GOING ABOUT 40 AND STARTING TO SLOW DOWN FOR A YELLOW LIGHT, WHEN THE CAR JUST DIED. NO WARNING, NO LIGHTS (THAT I REMEMBERED, BECAUSE I PANICKED), NO SOUNDS. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND SO I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO START THE CAR. NOTHING. NO SOUNDS, NOTHING. I THEN TURNED ON MY FLASHERS. TRIED TO START THE CAR AGAIN, NOTHING. I WAITED ABOUT 3 MIN. AND TRIED AGAIN AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. IT HAS NOT DONE IT IN THE 2 DAYS SINCE, BUT I AM NOW TO SCARED TO DRIVE ME CAR AFRAID THAT IT WILL DIE AND I WILL CAUSE A CAR PILE UP. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR IN TO FORD AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING. *TR

NHTSA #: 10565047
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2013

AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 AM WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN UP AN INCLINE THE VEHICLE STALLED - THE OIL AND BATTERY LIGHTS CAME ON - I PUT IT IN PARK AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND RESTARTED - I LATER TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP - THEY SAID THEY CONTACTED THE FORD TECHNICAL HOTLINE AND ARE AWAITING A RESPONSE - THIS IS THE 3RD STALLING INCIDENT THE SECOND AT THE SAME LOCATION AND THE 1ST AFTER THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY - THE VEHICLE HAS AROUND 11,000 MILES. *TR

NHTSA #: 10522479
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT SHEARED OFF AND CAUSED THE TO ENGINE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE MOUNT BOLT HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,600.

NHTSA #: 10515713
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT NO CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE WAS FOUND. SIX MONTHS LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED AND AGAIN, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,500.

NHTSA #: 10509893
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2013

AS WE WERE DRIVING THE CAR STALLED AND STOPPED WORKING. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 TIMES. WE HAVE ALSO HAD THE THROTTLE SURGE. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO FORD ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THEREFORE THEY CANNOT FIX IT. *TR

NHTSA #: 10507008
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2013

ENGINE STALLS AND DOES NOT RESPOND AT DIFFERENT TIMES. *TR

NHTSA #: 10503354
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Mar 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND DECELERATING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,371. UPDATED 04/10/13*LJ THE DEALER STATED THE COMPUTER DID NOT REGISTER A PROBLEM. UPDATED 04/18/13 UPDATED 11/19/13*LJ UPDATED 11/26/2013 *JS

NHTSA #: 10503163
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2013

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 35-40 MPH, MY FORD ESCAPE JUST STALLED. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON PRIOR TO OR AFTER THE INCIDENT. I COASTED TO A SAFE PLACE WITH MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON, PUT IT IN PARK, AND IT STARTED UP ON THE FIRST TRY. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED AGAIN (IT HAS BEEN 6 DAYS). THE FORD DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND HAS INSTALLED A RECORDER TO SEE IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN WITHIN THE NEXT 2 WKS. THIS WAS A VERY SCARY OCCURRENCE AND I AM NERVOUS WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. SOMETHING LIKE THIS, COULD HAVE A VERY SERIOUS CATASTROPHIC OUTCOME. *TR

NHTSA #: 10500979
mediumENGINE
Filed: Feb 2013

WHEN DRIVING TO PICK UP MY MANUAL IRONICALLY FROM THE DEALERSHIP, PULLED INTO THE DEALERSHIP LOT AND LOWERED SPEED TURNING INTO LOT AND ENGINE STALLED...ALSO WHEN I WOULD BACK UP OUT OF MY WORK PARKING LOT SPACE, PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND HAVE ALMOST HIT THE PARKED CARS NEXT TO ME. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS FOR 2012 FORD ESCAPES AS WELL...ENGINE AS SURGED AND STALLED AND HESITATES WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS...THANK YOU... *TR

NHTSA #: 10500138
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Nov 2012

FORD I NEED HELP...MY SENIOR PARENTS JUST PURCHASED A 2012 FORD ESCAPE AND IT HAS AN INTERIOR CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK. AND WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO TEST FOR CARBON DIOXIDE LEAK. MY PARENTS GOT DIZZY AND GOT SICK FROM THE CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK. WE HAVE A FORD WARRANTY AND NOW I FEEL WE ARE GETTING THE RUN AROUND. WE HAVE BEEN LEAVING MESSAGES FOR [XXX] AT THE FORD MOTOR CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPT. WE JUST LEFT A ANOTHER MESSAGE AND WE WERE TOLD SHE IS OUT TO LUNCH. MY PARENTS HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A CAR FOR OVER 3 WEEKS. AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF THE FORD STORE OF SAN LEANDRO- SERVICE MANAGER NAMED [XXX]SAYS TO JUST COME PICK UP THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK FOR THIS LEAK.. I DO NOT WANT MY PARENTS TO DIE IN A CAR WITH A CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK. IF YOU CAN HELP LET ME THIS IS HOW FORD TREATS SENIOR CUSTOMERS. WE ARE IN CALIFORNIA, IT IS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. PLEASE HELP A CUSTOMER WITH A FORD CAR THAT HAS A CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK,.,,,,,,,,,,,,, INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR

NHTSA #: 10484836
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Oct 2012

1. WHILE HIGHWAY CRUISING AT CONSTANT SPEED, ENGINE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO IDLE SPEED AND VEHICLE SLOWED RAPIDLY, UNTIL GAS PEDAL WAS LIFTED AND PRESSED DOWN AGAIN. ENGINE HESITATED AND SURGED. PROCESSED KEPT REPEATING AT VARIABLE INTERVALS. 2. TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY HESITATES EXCESSIVELY ON FIRST TO SECOND UPSHIFT WHILE ENGINE DROPS TO IDLE SPEED. BOTH PROBLEMS ARE INTERMITTENT, NEITHER IS REGULAR OR CONSTANT. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG AND NO FAULT CODES ARE RECORDED. PROBLEM #1 IS VERY INFREQUENT . PROBLEM #2 MUCH MORE COMMON. BOTH MIGHT BE RELATED TO SUMMER TEMPERATURES, ESPECIALLY #1.

NHTSA #: 10480521
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2012

AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 AM - (ABOUT 1 MILE INTO THE DRIVE) - WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN UP A HILL THE VEHICLE STALLED - THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON - I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON AND RESTARTED AND DROVE BACK HOME - I THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP - AFTER RUNNING TEST AND DRIVING IT THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10479959
mediumENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Feb 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE WHILE ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. UPDATED 03/16/12*LJ UPDATED 05/03/12

NHTSA #: 10449214

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