How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford Escape?

NHTSA lists 66 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape, which is 11% of the 599 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Escape transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 Ford Escape.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2012 Escape?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 41,966.5 miles.

Did the 2012 Escape's transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape, with no fires reported.

2012 Ford Escape Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 66 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape, 11% of that year's 599 total complaints. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 41,966.5 miles, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 66; 11% of 599
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 41,967 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe hard downshifting or jerking when coasting from highway speed down to about 35-40 mph.
Some report the vehicle hesitating or failing to respond when the accelerator is pressed at low speed, then lunging forward once gears finally engage.
Others describe intermittent stalling at freeway speeds that dealers could not diagnose, with acceleration returning only after fully depressing the gas pedal.
Multiple complaints mention rough or delayed gear shifts, including slipping, hesitation when shifting into reverse, and grinding noises at low speed.
One owner reported the vehicle rolling downhill and crashing after being parked on an incline with the engine off, resulting in injuries.

When 2012 Ford Escape transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2012, latest Mar 12, 2025.

66 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to Mar 2025; peak Jul 2013 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Escape model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005117 (8%)
200680 (17%)
200744 (17%)
2008329 (17%)
2009301 (18%)
2010508 (25%)
2011268 (20%)
201266 (11%)
2013401 (15%)
2014481 (23%)
2015286 (26%)
2016320 (28%)
2017390 (15%)
2018271 (15%)
2019125 (21%)
2020239 (15%)
202143 (12%)
202231 (13%)
202321 (21%)
20242 (3%)
20253 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford Escape?: NHTSA lists 66 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape, which is 11% of the 599 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Escape transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 Ford Escape.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2012 Escape?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 41,966.5 miles.
Did the 2012 Escape's transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Ford Escape, with no fires reported.