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2012 Ford Escape

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LAURIE S.
2012 Ford Escape
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09/22/2023
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Not great

Not at all impressed with the craftsmanship of this vehicle! You can read my reviews based on the pro’s and con’s below! Basically the only thing that has held up for the 9 years I’ve owned it has been the engine, knock on wood!!
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Rochelle W.
2012 Ford Escape
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05/18/2023
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Bad fenders on this year.

The car itself if fine. The fenders on this year are both rusted out along with the tailgate. Start bubbling up after 2 years Ford refused to fix it. Every Escape I've seen that's a 2012 has the same rust spots.
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Ahmad R.
2012 Ford Escape
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05/10/2023
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A nice looking vehicle with many flaws

It is very hard to get in, uncomfortable seats, instruments are poorly operational, many blind spots, high gas millage and many other flaws. It looks nice form outside, but driving it is a different story. I do NOT recommend this vehilce to purchase!
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WINFRED K.
2012 Ford Escape
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02/20/2023
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It's a Ford

Minor issues with switches, Ac issues, and clutch. Overheating as time goes by. Other than that, it's good comfort with plenty of room and easier to manoever around. All in all, it's great on gas mileage
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Hayden T.
2012 Ford Escape
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01/29/2023

I would drive this car for the rest of my life if I could

Overall this car has been everything I could have asked it to be and more. So comfortable, reliable, and when other people ride in it I hear “wow, I forgot how nice this car is” without fail to this day. This car has moved me from apartment to apartment, city to city. It’s pulled U-Hahls with everything I owned and it’s pulled wave runners. I’ve driven back and forth between the two big cities in my state (a 200+ mile round trip) for work over the past 4 years countless times. I love the back area, having the ability to remove the back seats and fold the back into a sort of mini truck. Perfect for all my camping trips. Bought it at 78k miles 5 years ago, now at 176k. Some negatives of this car have been a few repairs. First was when I would hear a thumping noise from the front when going 40+. I can’t remember what I had to replace but it was something in the front wheel suspension area. Second was when the brake lines collapsed. Engine idles really hard and vibrates the vehicle when parked or stopped in drive. Transmission slips from time to time if not careful. Overall, I love it. I want to keep it as long as I can. If anyone has tips on how to make it last longer, let me know. It’s hard knowing I can’t drive it forever but I don’t want to think about that day just yet.
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Donna R.
2012 Ford Escape
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12/02/2022
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Good vehicle drives easily

Has been dependable thef four and half years I have owned it. Needed something to drive and forth to work mainly. It's been some longer trips and was really good,especially on my gas mileage. I have enjoyed it.
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Dean T.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/28/2022
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Escape mechanically has given us great service for 140,000 miles my big complaint is the body it’s starting to rust out at the rear wheel opening moldings way too soon and I’ve seen many other models rusted in the same spot

Escape has served uswell mechanically for 140,000 miles normal wear and tear nothing nothing major a few suspension components it also gets good mileage around town 20 miles per gallon in averages 26 on the highway and except for the premature rushed were very happy with it
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Lisa F.
2012 Ford Escape
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11/01/2022
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Second Best Vehicle I Ever Owned

I’ve had my 2012 Escape for 10 years and my other most favorite car was a 2001 Escape I had right before it. I’ve had both over a decade with great driving and gas mileage. Typical wear and tear on tires and brakes, but no other engine problems. Wish it could last another 10 years!
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SANDRA L.
2012 Ford Escape
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09/08/2022
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Wonderful vehicle

We bought this Escape new and have greatly enjoyed it. Has been a joy to own.
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ROBERT S.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/15/2022
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Works as hard as a truck

Purchased my Escape used in an emergency situation after losing my F150 in an accident. Have always owned and driven pickups however I've found that in my old age the Escape does all the work my pickup use to and is easier for me to get in and out from. Comfortable ride, economical and easy to maintain in all respects. I have a hundred thousand plus miles on it and it's still going strong and looks as if it just came off the showroom floor. It will be a sad day when it goes out of service.
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Wendy S.
2012 Ford Escape
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04/15/2022
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Great for quick trips

Handles well in all types of weather. Hard to get into and out. Seats are every uncomfortable and there is very little space in the frontier forming under gas cap side panel. Said to be a common problem in this car due to design. CD player does not work another Common
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EMILIO E.
2012 Ford Escape
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11/20/2021
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know your car weakness

know which parts need maintenance stay on top of the axle ring bushing which may wear out after 100,000 miles. change or check trans gear box oil once a year. and your ford escape will last over 200,000 miles. I have two ford escapes and they have over 150,000 miles already.
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Joe B.
2012 Ford Escape
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10/28/2021
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Very reliable

Aside from the obvious issue of rust on the rear quarter panels (wheel wells) the only problem I have had with this vehicle were the brakes early on in it's life, which was really just more of a personal preference. The stock front brake rotors were crap and I replaced them early on (30k?).
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TAMMY A.
2012 Ford Escape
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08/26/2021
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I love my truck

I just wish I could of gotten my air conditioner working but maybe next time they did a great job thanks I love my truck I drive it a lot it’s the best vehicle I have ever had in my life that didn’t need a lot of work on it
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Diane P.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/26/2021
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Continuing to get good service from my 2012 Ford Escape

With 120,000 miles on the odometer, my Escape continues to serve me well like the first day I drove it. I attribute that to two factors: it is a good car and has gotten good service from Weber Automotive.
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LOWERY C.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/22/2021
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Great Vehicle

Bought this truck in 2012 and has never had any major problems with it. Scheduled maintenance has kept this vehicle in great condition. I have no complaints and have no thoughts of selling or trading it.
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CHRISTOPHER B.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/12/2021
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Awesome

Love this style. Hate the newer designs. If it is illegal to text and drive..... why do we have distracting computer screens in cars?????? This is my 2nd used Escape, I'm not sure what will be my next vehicle, I do not want the computer screen.
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GLENN S.
2012 Ford Escape
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07/21/2021
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Little red

This car serves us very well. Bought the car used because we had an Escape before. We love to drive it as it’s just big enough to get around town and you can pack it for a long trip. Handles great and is very easy to get around as it’s a smaller vehicle.
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Callum F.
2012 Ford Escape
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07/13/2021
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Meh

My mechanic friend said that the car is known to have problems, but they have largely yet to materialize. It’s a car. It drives. It’s nothing special, not a dream car, just got it reasonably priced. Nothing to write home about.
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Diane P.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/29/2021
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Escape (2012 model) is a great car for my needs.

This is my second Ford Escape and I enjoy driving it. It is a very dependable car in all kinds of weather, even deep snow. We bought this car the year before Ford changed to the touch screen technology. I find this to be a plus because it is easier to adjust all the settings while keeping my eyes on the road. I have had some rust spots removed from one rear fender, so it still looks like new. Read seat flatten when I have to haul things
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