2012 Ford Escape Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Escape. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Critical safety
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.
NHTSA campaign # 16V777000 · Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company · Reported: 2016-10-26 · Engine/Fuel
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Critical safety
Summary: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Risk: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
NHTSA campaign # 15E045000 · Manufacturer: Timken Company · Reported: 2015-06-03 · Suspension
Recall summary
This 2012 Ford Escape has 2 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP — 1 recall
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 2
Most recent recall reported: 2016-10-26.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Ford Escape have open recalls?
Yes — there are 2 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2012 Ford Escape. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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