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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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STEVE T.
2012 Ford Escape
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04/12/2016

Looks good

Too much road noise and rides like a truck.
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NEAL and Aaryn F.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/14/2017
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Gets me from A to B

I bought a Ford Escape 4 years ago. It's been okay. Replaced the tranny at 70,000 miles. It's a noisy car.
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BECKY J.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/05/2018
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Ford Escape

Love everything about the Escape except the engine. It has no pickup. Engine is just not powerful enough for this size vehicle... ...................... .......... ..........
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JOE J.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
07/27/2018
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Disappointed

First of all know that I take good care of my Vehicles. Started RUSTING before 5yrs old. Went to Dealer, they laughed & said time to trade. That’s Bull. Was always a Ford an but no more! Most people don’t even have a vehicle paid for in 5 yrs. Rust doesn’t effect it’s reliability but it does its resale value. Shame on Ford & the Ford Dealers Remarks. Get me once Shame on You, Get meTwice Shame on Me! Guess What !! TWICE isn’t going to Happen. Maybe it’s all that Foreign Steel !
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Tom K.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/23/2018
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Good Car, . . .BUTT. . .

We purchased this car new in Oct. 2012, & have generally been more than satisfied with the cars performance except for one factor, (RUST !!!) Before the factory warranty had expired, small paint blisters & surface rust had appeared on the edge of both rear wheel wells. Since that time, the condition of those wheel wells has deteriorated to the point that the whole upper edge of these wheel wells wil now crumble, & fall off in your hand if touched. To date, neither the dealership, nor the company has offered or provided any assistance in correcting this major design problem. (NOT MUCH OF AN ENDORSEMENT FOR THEIR WILLINGNESS TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS IN RESOLVING A BIG PROBLEM OF THE COMPANY’S OWN MAKING, IS IT?) This particular model of the Ford Escape, or one very similar to it, had been in production at Ford for a nimber of years, and one might think th company could have engineered this rust problem OUT of the car by 2012. One would be mistaken in such an assumption. Ford Motot Co. does not erven seem to care about the fact that their refusal to help their customers to resolve this matter is going to cost them a lot of return customers.
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RENEE P.
2012 Ford Escape
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09/20/2018
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This is the first Ford product that I have owned. It is also the first SUV I have owned. In 150,000 miles , this vehicle has been dependable. I like the AWD function and the ability to turn off the traction control and have 4 wheel functionality in deep snow. I have had issues with rust that happens to be normal on this year Escape. I can see that this was do to improper metal prep. I wonder if this type of problem figured into Ford going to Aluminum bodies.
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Kate S.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
10/30/2019
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Runs well but showing wear

I’m disappointed that my Escape began rusting around the wheel wells after just a few years. The entire exhaust system has already needed replacement, along with all of the axle seals. The rear windshield hinges broke, as did the AC blower. These all seem prematurely worn out in a seven year old vehicle. This speaks to a lack of quality in Ford parts. They don’t make them like they used too, I guess. No more Fords for me.
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JOE J.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
02/22/2020
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Mechanically OK.. It's a Rust Bucket

Vehicle has been Mechanically OK but was Rusting out in less Than 5 yrs. We bought it New. I keep my vehicles for awhile & like them looking good. Even with care it is a Rust Bucket. When I went to the dealer he just Laughed & said time to buy. WRONG ANSWER! It's a sure bet the next time I DO Buy it won't be FORD! HA this customer gets the last Laugh. Look at the Ford's driving by you the next time, you'll see they are rusting.
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Wendy S.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
05/28/2020
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It's Worth What It's Worth

Not the most comfortable seats. Back seat folds down to haul large items but not flat. Disappointed cargo area does not have cover must purchase separately. Good in snow and rain. CD player skips and radio does not play well if on am station. A lot of static.
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JOE J.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
06/25/2020
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Rust Bucket

Vehicle has given us reliable service but was Rusting out around rear fenders before it was five years old. Talked to dealer and he just Laughed & said time to buy. NOT! But when e do buy it won't be Ford!! Ha!@
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Callum F.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
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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Wendy S.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
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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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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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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