2012 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 43 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape, 7% of its 599 total complaints, at a median 58,600 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue. One crash and one fire were reported in the sample.
- Electrical System complaints
- 43
- 7% of 599
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 58,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle stalling or losing power while driving, sometimes with the battery warning light illuminating before the engine cuts out.
- Some describe a burning odor from the air vents caused by water entering the cabin and shorting out electrical components, including the blower resistor.
- Several owners report door and hatch latches locking or unlocking on their own, including the rear hatch opening slightly while driving.
- One owner reported the steering wheel randomly locking while the vehicle was in motion, leading to a loss of control.
- Multiple reports describe rear passenger doors becoming stuck locked or unlocked without warning.
When 2012 Ford Escape electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 25, 2013, latest Apr 30, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Ford Escape have?
- NHTSA lists 43 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape, which is 7% of its 599 total complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Escape electrical system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system issue on the 2012 Ford Escape.
- At what mileage do these electrical problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2012 Ford Escape is 58,600 miles.
- Did the 2012 Ford Escape electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the sampled electrical system complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape.
- Is the 2012 Ford Escape worse than other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2012 Escape's electrical complaints made up 7% of its total complaints, lower than the 13% share seen in 2013 and 2015, based on NHTSA data across model years.