Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Ford Escape has 8 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
8
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Took my mothers car to the Ford dealership for inspection. Upon inspection the mechanic told us that... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION | I have had a multitude of issues regarding the steering and suspension of my 2012 ford escape limite... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | SUSPENSION | My sub frame on the right-side front has rusted completely out and needs to be replaced to drive it ... |
| Oct 20, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Passenger side front control arm mount has extreme rust that degrades the integrity of the front sus... |
| Feb 3, 2016 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN I TURN IT MAKES A POP, THE TAIL GATE (TRUNK) WILL NOT OPEN AND BACK LIGHT SHORTAGE OUT AT TIMES... |
| Jun 11, 2015 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A... |
| Aug 14, 2014 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PLEASE FORWARD TO APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH AT ~5:45PM A CLEAR DAY: OUR MOM... |
| Apr 1, 2013 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOCKS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHI... |