Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Ford Escape has 15 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space the ... |
| Nov 6, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2012 Ford Escape-while driving the red triangle brake indicator warning light comes on as well as th... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake system light warning on every time I drive. Was told there was a recall for 2014 Escape but no... |
| Sep 6, 2022 | PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN | The contact's friend owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated after parking and exiting the vehic... |
| May 2, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The caliber on our front wheel drive 2012, right wheel of the Escape overheated and locked up almost... |
| Apr 28, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP FAILED DURING HIGHWAY DRIVE TO WORK. BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SOFT. STOPPING CAR BECA... |
| Jul 23, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | WITHIN THE PAST 2 YRS THE ABS HAS GONE OUT COMPLETELY ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. HAD TO COAST TO A ST... |
| Mar 15, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2 MONTHS AGO WE HAD TO STOP IMMEDIATELY TO GO INTO A SHOP BECAUSE OUR CAR WAS MAKING A HORRIBLE LOUD... |
| Nov 22, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES FAILED AND ENDED UP GOING THROUGH CROSS TRAFFIC AT AN INTERSECTION. AFTER $4990 AND A FULL MO... |
| May 15, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE HOSE CONNECTOR FOR FRONT BRAKES IS NOT ALLOWING FLUID TO FLOW BACK TO MASTER CYLINDER. THIS C... |
| Aug 1, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN SLOWING DOWN, THE REAR BRAKES MAKE A RUBBING SOUND LIKE HAVING A FLAT SPOT ON THE DRUMS. ITS BE... |
| May 5, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFOR... |
| Jan 19, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY AT AN UNK... |
| Aug 6, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNEXPECTED... |
| Jul 1, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH,... |