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2012 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Escape has 8 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Escape

Steering
135
Other
135
Powertrain
61
Structure
52
Speed Control
49
Engine
33
Electrical
29
Fuel System
25
Airbags
20
Brakes
15
Visibility
15
Seat Belts
12
Suspension
8
Latches & Locks
3

8

Complaints

1

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Suspension Recalls

15E045000

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...

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 16, 2025SUSPENSIONTook my mothers car to the Ford dealership for inspection. Upon inspection the mechanic told us that...
Apr 15, 2025SUSPENSIONI have had a multitude of issues regarding the steering and suspension of my 2012 ford escape limite...
Mar 5, 2025SUSPENSIONMy sub frame on the right-side front has rusted completely out and needs to be replaced to drive it ...
Oct 20, 2022SUSPENSIONPassenger side front control arm mount has extreme rust that degrades the integrity of the front sus...
Feb 3, 2016SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHEN I TURN IT MAKES A POP, THE TAIL GATE (TRUNK) WILL NOT OPEN AND BACK LIGHT SHORTAGE OUT AT TIMES...
Jun 11, 2015SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A...
Aug 14, 2014SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMPLEASE FORWARD TO APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH AT ~5:45PM A CLEAR DAY: OUR MOM...
Apr 1, 2013SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOCKS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHI...

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