Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. 4. i called my dealership and they said probably just a computer glitch and to just drive it around my work parking lot a few times, they hadn't heard of this. A broken clock spring could interrupt the signal between the ECU and the steering angle sensor, rendering the AdvanceTrac system inoperable. 2017 Escape SE, 2.0L, Shadow Black (G1), AWD, 17" wheels, ContiProContact. after taking it to a shop and having it inspected they told me that the computer forgot how to drive in a way. 46,000 mi. this made the vehicle very hard to manuever. the contact had not experienced a failure. the two hydraulic bars that control the opening of the door along with the rear window wiper assembly were just hanging there. Every time it rains water seems to be coming through the front passenger door, i dont know if its through a faulty window seal or door seal. 51-1: remove intake, exhaust manifold, timing components & cyl head. *tr. (i have very specific documentation on all 30 occasions but didn't have the characters). Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. additionally, the car surges off and on while driving. *tr. i had to turn a harsh right to avoid causing an accident while attempting to drive off to the side of the road. we have since discovered that ford, without telling us, issued a bulletin stating that the car can not in fact be towed. it became much harder to steer. Never ignore Brake system warnings on your Ford. Power steering stopped working while driving a few times. What this means is, you can brake normally with moderate braking in dry conditions. after researching i see that it has happen to other people as well. i shut the engine off again and it started up and then accelerated. then i proceeded driving home without any problems. a recall exists on this vehicle for the same problem 2008-2011. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the contact's home. updated 08/28/12. the third bolt had a fracture surface that was rough and crystalline in appearance ) alluding to instantaneous fracture of the bolt. While driving at about 35-40 mph, the vehicle suddenly turned off. #30 bypass, the vehicle accelerated without me engaging the accelerator. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. *tr, When my escape is in the running mode, the engine does not sounds like a gas running vehicle, but it runs loud like a truck. emergency stop was made to secure hood. i still felt that the car was "dragging". This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. NHTSAs 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. the dealer stated that they were going send the shocks to ford's engineers to be inspected since this was a known problem. updated 08/25/15*jb. Recalls are only issued in cases where the vehicles safety is in question, but that doesnt mean youre in immediate danger. the failure mileage and current mileage was 1,000. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. Rear hatch door leaks water when it rains and also when washing car. at first i thought car shut off, but realized could still steer with great difficulty. my truck stalled in the middle of the intersection. the dealer stated that the parts would be unavailable for two months. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. Battery Check; Brake Bleed; Brake Fluid - Flush Fluid & Bleed Brakes . plating variations could lead to a lack of continuity in the throttle position sensor circuit where p2111 and/or other dtcs would be generated and stored. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. someone needs to fix this!!! Power steering shuts down, dash lights go on, the manufacturer was not notified. NHTSA complaint . i contacted this agency and was given this case number-11234836. the vehicle had not been repaired. Received recall notice 16v-777; called dealership parts not available even though notice states parts are now available. 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. both problems are intermittent, neither is regular or constant. the vehicle was not repaired. *tt. While driving uphill on a bridge on a city street at 40 mph engine suddenly quit and all dashboard lights came on. i pushed so far on the accelerator that the pedal was as low as it could go but still no movement. All the parts and labor necessary to complete the repair are paid for by the manufacturer (who reimburses the dealer). upon entering the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal odor. luckily i had the hood tied off. On Ford Escape Forum discover news, discussions, service tips, & technical help for your 2013+ Escape. Tl* the contact owned a 2012 ford escape. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. On approximately may 25, 2019, i was at a local gas station to fill up my vehicle, a 2012 ford escape xlt, with gas. the technician diagnosed that the steering control module was defective and needed to be replaced. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 09/22/2017*js, Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The front seat belts fail to retract. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. hinge on tailgate glass broke due to corrosion upon closing tailgate glass. As the vehicle was accelerating (approx. while driving unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. Drivers side door latch broke not allowing me to close the door at all. they told me they dropped the gas tank and tested the components and told me it was a faulty valve. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. according to ford, escape non-hybrid vehicles are equipped with electronic throttle body (etb) assemblies beginning with my 2009. vehicles manufactured between june 22, 2009 and october 15, 2009 may contain contaminated printed circuit boards (pcb) with plating variations. *jb, My 2012 ford escape has transmission issues, and from what i'm being told it's not only my vehicle. i left in my vehicle unsure of it's safety and prayed a lot. *tr, Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. she took it in to ford and they confirmed after the diagnostic that it was the throttle body. no previous dashboard warning lights before shut down. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to get a second opinion since the first dealer was unable to detect the failure. today i was told they have no idea if/when they will be able to get the parts in. depending on the condition of throttle control system malfunction, a driver may experience varying levels of reduced engine performance associated with three limp home modes. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. that's how we found that the seatbelt locked. problem still happening. prime ford (located at 857 portland rd, saco, me 04072, (207) 282-0300) was notified of the failure. as a result, both front brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall notice was received over five months ago. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the condenser exhibited a hole and was leaking cooling fluid. Driving on a off ramp suddenly lost all power steering no warning my young daughter was driving and could barely control/maneuver the vehicle this is clearly a problem with ford escape hence the recall on 2009-2011 models why arent the 2012 models included, this very unsafe! This makes it possible to maintain steerability and directional stability even when braking hard, allowing the driver to avoid obstacles. driver attempted to catch up to vehicle on foot and attempt to regain control. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. brought to the attention of ford dealer while under warranty but was told that the warranty did not cover it. the dealer (flood ford lincoln, 21 woodruff ave, narragansett, ri 02882, (401) 515-2700) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. A recall occurs when a manufacturer or NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) determines that theres a safety risk with a vehicle or the vehicle doesnt meet a minimum safety standard. no concern for the safety of me, my family, or others on the road. (i drove my mini car in the interim because i did not feel safe in the escape.) problem #2 much more common. The car was in park and the engine was off. Just after leaving a 4 way stop, as i tried to round the curve the steering in our 2012 escape stopped working and i could not turn the steering wheel at all. when i started it up at home the steering was fine. The vehicle can still be braked without ABS. Not all readers can. the contact was able to continue driving as normal. For example, if one of the speed sensors has failed, the scanner will tell you exactly which wheel sensor is causing the problem. Ford won\'t fix this through any warrantee. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. updated 4/23/18*jb i was in the middle lane with the cruise control on, i saw that cars were braking so i tapped on the brake to release the cruise. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. upon going 45 mph engine revs to 3 rpm. this happens at the front passenger door and both of the back seat passenger doors. Transmission fluid leaking from left half shaft seal. verified repair. i called the dealership where it was serviced and they took a look, but found nothing. crashing into the vehicle behind me. i had the drain tubes blown out in september at my last oil change. CarComplaints.com is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. never had an issue with my vehicle with only 50,000 miles on it until after the recall was performed. the failure mileage was 70,600. she was then told that it was a recall and free which is why she allowed the work to be done. after pulling to the side of the road, i turned the vehicle off and restarted. this is a known issue with the 2008-2011 year models and they were recalled. vehicle was purchased new november 2011. Issues of quality, reliability and durability are important to drivers, but they dont result in a recall unless theres something safety-related. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering goes out while driving. recall power chain wrench light on again. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 5. the vin was unavailable. why hasn't this been recalled??? we are very concerned knowing that many other family members and friends drive escape models. after the vehicle was jarred by striking the curb the engine returned to normal idol. it is not safe to lose your ability to steer while driving down the road. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. *LJ, 2008-2012 FORD ESCAPE/MARINER: SERVICE INFORMATION INVOLVING THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WITH DTC B2278- STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED. luckily, we had the cover shut or it would've injured us and our small child. the contact had not experienced a failure. My vehicle is rusting and rotting. 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. the local dealer (ted britt ford in fairfax, va) was notified of the failure, but the manufacturer was not. i have since contacted 3 different employees of ford and not one of them were able to give out an specific information of the recall for the other model years. no warning and no rhyme or reason. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. ford can't even tell me what it is! the failure mileage was 90,000. A ford representative will be with you shortly. *tr, As per my vehicle report from the dealership: the failure mileage was approximately 125 and the current mileage was approximately 700. updated 12/21/12*lj updated 1/9/2013 *js, Ford i need helpmy senior parents just purchased a 2012 ford escape and it has an interior carbon monoxide leak. each time it's happened, i was fearful for my life. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. as i pulled my car into a parking space, i realized i needed to straighten it out. the vehicle continued to lose speed and the contact was concerned that it could stall. the contact parked on the side of the road and turned off the engine. A widely-known defective a/c part damaged entire system. Knowledge is power. when this condition occurs, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench light will illuminate and the vehicle may enter a limited limp home mode.fords trade name for the feature is failure mode effects management (fmem) mode.in this mode, engine power and vehicle speed are reduced, while full function of the power steering, power braking, lighting, and climate control systems are maintained.odis complaint analysis indicate that the predominant failure mode involved reduced motive power associated with the limited limp home mode with engine speeds limited to approximately 900 rpm. the contact called the dealer and was informed that the parts were backordered and they could not provide an estimated timeframe for the recall repair. Washington, DC 20015-2113. the vin was not available. he told me that the ford escapes and fusions had a throttle problem and he was sure that was what the problem was, he replaced it at a cost of $484.60. Start by looking up the year, make and model of your vehicle on a site like KBB.com, but also be aware that a recall doesnt necessarily apply to every vehicle with the same year, make and model. i googled the symptoms and found that it is probably the etb electronic throttle body. while driving various speeds, a strong fuel odor emitted from the vents throughout the vehicle. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. when garage was re-entered vehicle was backing out of garage onto driveway on its own. a police report was filed. 6. truck will be taken back to a different ford dealer ship, for all the above issues, i dont care to return to where i bought it, since their service department is very dismissive despite me providing reports from this website to them about the various issues i came in with. during the towing process, the transmission became so hot that components of the drive train melted and liquefied as determined by ford. while driving 65 mph, the hood opened and blocked the contact's vision. the failure mileage was 71,400. vin tool confirms parts not available. parts distribution disconnect. the dealer (courtesy ford, 1636 dogwood dr se, conyers, ga 30013, (770) 922-2700) did not give a specific date for when the remedy and repair part would become available. the vehicle had not been inspected. i ask them why they can't send parts to my dealership and they say they are independently owned and they have no control on their parts. Follow the manufactures repair procedure and use appropriate safety procedures. the dealer elk grove ford (9645 auto center dr., elk grove, ca 95757, 916-478-7000) stated that the part was unavailable and was unable to verify when the part would be supplied from the manufacturer. i had to pull over and turn off the engine. getting 8 mpg afterwards. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. a police report was filed. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, only 75%. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. i am not able to drive the car since i feel it is dangerous and unsafe. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the mount bolt had failed. Transmission choices include a 4-speed or from 2009, 6-speed automatic. the car still doesn't seen correct. Tip: Recalls dont affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. the dealership said they go by vin, this one is wrong! there was a warning light on shaped like a wrench. The car has had problems with acceleration dealing with the fuel on the highway. i couldn't get it around me to go home. the contact stated they had to drive the vehicle at approximately 20 mph to avoid the hood becoming unlatched again. vin tool confirms parts not available. realized they werent and managed to exit the line and turn into a parking place. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. kunes country ford of antioch (104 il-173, antioch, il) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. i was unable to control the speed of the vehicle by using the brakes and crashed into a neighbors mailbox. when pulling out of the garage after the repair was made, found i had no power steering. 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 vehicle experienced a loss of power and she noticed a fuel odor. not a delayed issue. the insurance adjuster just finished determining the damage only to conclude that the vehicle is a total loss. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. this is a very dangerous issue taking my car to ford dealer and see hoe they can help me resolve this issue as it seems to be a huge problem with 2008-12 ford escapes. Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. on june 5, 2019 i scheduled a repair at my local ford dealership. I have trouble with the seat belts, they do not retrack by themselves and sometimes they lock up even though i did not stop suddenly., another problem is with my dashboard the lighting goes dim and them bright while i am driving for no reason i can tell, this is all during city street driving. researched online and the 2008-2011 was on a recall for a torque converter issue. ford said that they are unable to assist me in recovering my money for a recall that is on the same year make model and trim level. shut the car off and turned it on again and the power steering was back. in july 2018 i had the throttle body replaced with a ford factory part. Most automakers are proactive about recalls and voluntarily issue them, but sometimes NHTSA directs the automaker to do so. this is an escape built february 2012 in kansas city. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. consumer asked the manufacturer for technical guidelines for the campaign #13n03 and was told consumer wouldn't get what was needed. i examined my vehicle and noted that there were no rocks and still no other vehicles or people in sight. while washing the vehicle, the contact discovered that the liftgate and both rear wheel wells were corroded. upon inspection the found one of the motor mount bolts had backed all the way out, a second one had backed out a little and broke, the third remained tight but had sheared off. have never had one fail suddenly like this. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating up to standard. 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