2012 Ford Escape fuel/propulsion system problems
137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2012 Ford Escape — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Clearly the vehicle is leaking and is a fire hazard. I received a notice that it has been recalled but it’s not showing up under my vin.”
filed Jan 8, 2026
“Gas tank leaking fuel around the joint where the fuel filler hose connects to the tank. It is NOT leaking at the hose connection but is leaking where the fitting connects/enters the tank.”
filed Aug 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 Escape | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Escape | 7 | 7% |
| 2022 Escape | 22 | 10% |
| 2021 Escape | 26 | 8% |
| 2020 Escape | 73 | 5% |
| 2019 Escape | 15 | 3% |
| 2018 Escape | 42 | 2% |
| 2017 Escape | 71 | 3% |
| 2016 Escape | 61 | 6% |
| 2015 Escape | 50 | 5% |
| 2014 Escape | 120 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.