2012 Ford Escape Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 76 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape, 13% of its 599 total complaints, with 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 57,000 miles, and no related recall is listed for this component.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 76
- 13% of 599
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Driver and front seats reportedly fractured or collapsed rearward during rear-end or frontal collisions, leaving occupants without back support.
- Owners describe door latches failing repeatedly, causing them to be locked in or out of the vehicle and forced to exit through the hatch.
- Some report the hood latch and secondary safety catch failing to hold, letting the hood fly open and block the windshield while driving on the highway.
- Owners note glare from reflective interior trim, including the dash vent, instrument panel plastic, and gear shifter molding, that bounces sunlight into the driver's eyes.
- One owner reported the rear hatch randomly locking, unlocking, and opening on its own while driving at low speed.
When 2012 Ford Escape body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 21, 2012, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2012 Ford Escape?
- NHTSA lists 76 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Escape, which is 13% of its 599 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Escape Structure & Body problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component and model year.
- At what mileage do these structure issues typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 57,000 miles.
- Have these structure and body issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries reported for the 2012 Escape in this component area.