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4.4
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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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Ahmad R.
2012 Ford Escape
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
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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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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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/20/2018
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Ford Products

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
verified customer Verified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
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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DAVID H.
2012 Ford Escape
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
05/15/2015
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COREAN M.
2012 Ford Escape
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/04/2015

Ford escape

This is my second escape. I Love it and talked my coworker into buying one. She loves it too
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DAVID H.
2012 Ford Escape
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/21/2015

2012 Ford Escape 4cyl.

Fine car. It has 45,000 miles. Good mileage for it's size and weight. I would have preferred a standard transmission but it was not offered with 4 wheel drive. The downshift on the shift lever is nice though. Dealer service is excellent.
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CAROLINE R.
2012 Ford Escape
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/17/2016

2012 Escape

Comfortable smooth ride and great in the snow! A "Must" where Ilive!!!
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Mary L.
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
01/27/2016
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Ford Escape

The vehicle runs great besides some minor issues with the speaker system and Mikey settings
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