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2012 Ford Escape Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 604 total for the year
Median mileage
90,742miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Ford Escape, 0% of the 604 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,742 miles.

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.

“6 stainless steel lug nut covers were removed by dealer during install of 4 new tires. Dealer says this is a Ford issue due to design and mileage of vehicle. I have checked your database and have not seen any recalls on this issue. Is this a safety concern? Thanks”

NHTSA complaint #10701918, filed 2015-03, 58,483 miles

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202411%
202210%
202110%
2020201%
2019102%
2018221%
2017763%
2016323%
2015252%
2014462%
2013331%
201220%
2011101%
201070%
2009111%
2008141%
200762%
2006153%
2005987%
2004347%
2003122%
2002101%
200171%

Other parts of the 2012 Ford Escape

Fuel system
160 complaints
Steering
140 complaints
Engine
73 complaints
Vehicle speed control
70 complaints
Body and structure
68 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
66 complaints
Other or unknown
46 complaints
Electrical system
42 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints
Seat 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology