2012 Ford Escape: check engine light

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Engine · VA

Check engine light having a single code P2111 occurring after reduction of power. Vehicle looses power at varying speeds including highway speeds. I have not had it professionally diagnosed. In the process of replacing the I A C. My research indicates that the federal safety agency is in the process of investigating complaints of this component malfunctioning across several Ford model vehicles. The abrupt loss of forward momentum is a serious hazard to myself, passengers and vehicles behind me. This has now occurred on about seven occasions since late September. I will no longer drive this vehicle until I replace and test drive the new I A C on or about October 1, 2026.

Filed Oct 12, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · WI

My grandmothers vehicle has had an intermittent loss of power steering while driving at slow speeds and is a serious safety concern, the safety recall I had found "14S05" is exactly what's goin on with her vehicle and it matches up exactly to the recall down to the assembly plant other than her vehicle was assembled a year after the recall, but yet these symptoms of this recall is exactly what she is having. She has brought it to multiple ford dealerships and they turn her away unless she pays them over $200? I would fix it as a consumer, but no lights come on or even point me in a proper direction of repairs. There's no warning lights or anything and the only way it can be repaired is by the dealer so how can my grandmother be liable for this if the car tells me nothing is wrong? I have found several accident reports concerning this exact situation with her vehicle, I genuinely fear for her safety. It's been a problem for over 6 months and she just got back to driving again after a surgery and her vehicle has this issue. It was addressed a while back and they claimed there was nothing wrong at a local dealership. I can't fix this vehicle of my grandmothers unless the computer is telling me there is something wrong..... I have had the issue happen myself several occasions just starting the vehicle in place with absolutely no power steering and no check engine light/codes. It's happening intermittently to my grandmother who only drives in the city under 40 mph. She claims it happens multiple times while driving and she has to pull over in the middle of the street to shut her vehicle off and then proceed to restart the vehicle and there's no issues, but then often comes back continuously throughout driving and yet there's no lights or anything. My grandma doesn't have hundreds to spend on diagnosis and the dealer isn't willing to address the safety concern without her spending money. She has kept all documents in case of accidents as she is in fear of one happening.

Filed Dec 9, 2021 · Steering · IL

Driving car and all of a sudden steering locks up, I pulled over shut the vehicle off and looked underneath to see if power steering fluid leaked out, found no visible evidence of a leak , got back in vehicle and started it and steering was fine again, that was about a week ago, this morning I'm driving to work and same thing happens again. When I get to work I go online and notice that the same thing happened to a lot of 2012 ford escape owners and that there was a recall for those vehicles made in 2008 to 2011 and assembled in kansas city just like mine was. I called ford and they told that there is nothing wrong with my vehicle. There are no fault codes or check engine lights coming on.

Filed Aug 2, 2021 · Engine · 94,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who attempted to repair the failure however, the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2021 · Fuel system · WV

12/3/2020 Recall 16S41-Fuel Delivery Module Flange Replacement was performed on vehicle at Ford Dealership. Upon starting the vehicle, I noticed a long crank & engine light was on. Technician advised the issue would resolve itself in a few days. It did not. 12/16/2020 Returned to Ford Dealership for for diagnostic of long crank & engine light. Techs determined there was a defect in the hose. According to them, they replaced the faulty part and issue was fixed. It was not. I was advised again, after some time the issue would be resolved. It was not. 05/5/21 Returned to Ford Dealership for diagnostic & repair of same. Techs advised they replaced a clamp, and that the fuel delivery module installed was defective(again) causing a leak down. They refused liability and advised I needed the fuel pump replaced at my own expense($628). I declined.

Filed Jun 5, 2021 · Locks · CA

I have a 2012 Ford Escape what the following safety malfunctions: 1. Driver's door malfunction Driver's side door failed to close/ door lock ajar even when system door lock buttons are pressed. It first began June 1, 2021. Door flung open while driving my daughter and I to school and work. I had to hold the door with one hand and steer with other as this door malfunction posed a safety risk to others. Hazzard light for door is functioning when key is in ignition. I am in the process of contacting the dealer for inspection and servicing the vehicle. 2. Steering wheel Steering wheel will sometimes lock up while key is in ignition not long after starting the car. When this vehicle is in this state of condition, it will not turn and steering wheel will lock in place while in motion. Began noticing more of the occurrences February 2021. When this happens I immediately restart the vehicle by turning it off and then on again to unlock the steering wheel to drive in the direction I need to go. This poses a major risk to others, my 9 year old daughter and myself because it happens unexpectedly while car is in motion which can lead to incidents. 3. Check engine light Car warning light appears and then disappears on any occasion. Vehicle has passed Smog testing, and has previously been serviced for tune-up and oil changes regularly. (December 2019)

Filed Jan 2, 2020 · Fuel system · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving at an unknown rate of speed, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the check fuel intake lid indicator illuminated intermittently after filling the vehicle with fuel. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 79,795 miles · MA

Check engine light on when driving and when parked and engine running and smell of raw gas fumes near left rear wheel area. Shop tested found code p0456 traced to cracked and leaking electric fuel pump. Replaced pump now ok . In checking I found there was a recall #16s41 for 2012 escape with v6 engine , my car is a 4 cyl . Not incl. In recall but produced in same production sequence production date 8-11 sales date 11-19-2011 the above recall was for leaking fuel pump .I believe my car should have been recalled also . I contacted dealer they referred me to ford co. Filed case #cas-21767319 on 5-29-19 ford said no recall ,sorry no help with repair bill .I believe this should have been recalled as a safety hazard also covered under emission warranty 8 yeas or 80,000 miles I wrote to dealer 9-12-2019 no response car had 79.795 at time of repair. I still have the car and the defective fuel pump if inspection is required. This condition was on public street and private property moving and stationary. My car could have been involved in a fire if the cause of the fuel leak wasn't detected.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · VA

The car has had problems with acceleration dealing with the fuel on the highway. I have also noticed that my car seems to be loosing miles or fuel. The engine light has come on twice in the last week with fueling codes.

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact was not the first owner of the vehicle and was unaware that there was an internal fault with the throttle body. The wrench icon, check engine, and oil pressure warning indicators kept randomly illuminating. Courtesy ford (6393 us-98 w, hattiesburg, ms 39402, (601) 264-5555) was aware that the manufacturer issued an unknown recall campaign to address the failure; however, there was no remedy for special coverage campaign number: 13n03 (throttle body extended coverage). The dealer stated that the vehicle was excluded because the mileage exceeded 8,000. The dealer diagnosed that the air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The part was replaced and the dealer stated that the throttle body was cleaned; however, both repairs failed to provide a remedy. The dealer and manufacturer expected the contact to replace the throttle body. The vehicle continued to lose speed and the contact was concerned that it could stall. The vehicle was not repaired and was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was not available...*bf consumer asked the manufacturer for technical guidelines for the campaign #13n03 and was told consumer wouldn't get what was needed. Throttle replaced.

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Engine · 43,200 miles · FL

My car has stalled about 10 times while driving since I bought it on highway and streets. Suddenly motor dies and its so dramatically dangerous due that I have only a few meters to maneuver. The check engine light comes and goes. I took to autozone and they connected the scanner and came out trouble code p2111. Which mean throttle body got stuck or so. I have an appointment with ford dealer on 12/05/2018 to see if they fix. Definitely is a big issue to dangerous for everybody. Only happens when driving less than 50mph. I have just recorded the check engine light on my phone. Car can stall at any point at any time and it's hard to document it

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Engine · 43,300 miles · FL

Car stall at any point while driving. Since I bought the car has stalled about 10 times. Check engine light comes and goes. I had the chance to take it to autozone to connect the scanner while light was on, and diagnostic came with trouble code p2111. As I said it can happen at any time at an unexpected point. It's a little of panic involved every time because cars coming from behind and I have to act to quickly to put on hazards and maneuver the car which start jerking too . No way to record any thing due that I don't know exactly when is going to happen. I have an appointment with ford dealer on 12/05/2018