2012 Ford Escape: engine failure

Filed Apr 3, 2025 · Steering · 158,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle became difficult to turn to the left or right. The contact stated that as a temporary repair, the vehicle was restarted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced due to the steering wheel seizing. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unknown Ford Recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Filed May 15, 2023 · Steering · 147,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while making a left turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the steering wheel operated as needed. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2021 · Steering · 125,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign to make a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that she experienced the failure once a month since 9/1/2021. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Steering · 90,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While the contact's wife was driving 20 MPH, the steering seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to damerow ford (12325 sw canyon rd, beaverton, or 97005, 800‑732‑8633) where it was diagnosed that a steering sensor fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that nothing could be done. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Steering · 62,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 43,500 miles · GA

Engine died while making a right hand turn onto another street.