2012 Ford Escape Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 604 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Ford Escape, 1% of the 604 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on the interstate at 75 MPH during morning traffic during rain covered road. My traction stability and ABS warning lights are on again. I was driving to a doctor appt and saw the warning light come on. I applied light pressure to my brakes and gradually came to a stop. My car has 115,000 miles when fail happened”
NHTSA complaint #11197096, filed 2019-04, 115,000 miles“I was driving in town at a slow rate when my braking feel like there was born ABS and my car was getting to close and I applied pressure on the pedal but it wouldn't stop. My steering wheel became very stiff and couldn't turn it. An hour later, I was driving on the interstate when my ABS, traction control light and stability light came on. My car would not turn well and I was in the middle of passing a vehicle. I had no brakes at that point. This happened april 20, 2019. Clear road conditions. My Escape is becoming a big safety concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #11196661, filed 2019-04, 114,500 miles“While braking there is a vibration and engine stalls. The dealer claims they can not replicate and wants me to reschedule to bring it n again a week later. This happens every I stop or slow down in a right turn. I get the vibration and engine stalls. I have takes else where to check if there is something stuck in the brake but nothing found they do replicate problem but don't know what it is. I can not drive until this is fixed as it is a safety issue if the vehicle stalls. Dealer is no help maybe manufacture or someone else this has happened too can assist.”
NHTSA complaint #10992933, filed 2017-06, 130,000 miles“Transmission control module causing issues with transmission, shifting. Mechanic said transmission is starting in 5th gear. Jerks very hard when put in reverse. Upon going 45 MPH engine revs to 3 RPM. Cannot take off fast, very slow moving.”
NHTSA complaint #11014725, filed 2017-08, 64,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 11 | 1% |
| 2013 | 40 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 15 | 1% |
| 2010 | 27 | 1% |
| 2009 | 22 | 1% |
| 2008 | 36 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 16 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Escape
160 complaintsSteering
140 complaintsEngine
73 complaintsVehicle speed control
70 complaintsBody and structure
68 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
66 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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