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2012 Ford Escape consumer reviews

$21,440–$23,190 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Escape Ford
(187 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.4
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Very Reliable Car and Sleek Look

I love this car! It's a very comfortable drive, never any issues with performance, and I expect it to drive for 10+ more years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good on handling on snow

This vehicle handles pretty good in snow but does have a hard time starting at anything below zero. The back hatch has already rusted for only a 5 year old vehicle so check the back hatch when buying a used one. The best feature is the E85 gas. Very economical. I would recommend this vehicle for a handling, economical, and the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very comfortable SUV!

This SUV is very comfortable to drive and has nice accessories. I love the backup camera and heated leather seats. I like the body style and there is plenty of room in the interior and trunk area. My only complaint is that even though it's a V6, it doesn't accelerate as fast as I like. When pulling away from a stop sign or red light it's not as powerful as I prefer. Other that that one thing I love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best vehicle I've ever owned

I love - love - love my car. This vehicle is everything I was looking for when buying a car. It offers a smooth ride, good gas miles, is supper comfy, and is a sharp looking vehicle. This is the second Ford Escape that I've owned and I don't think I wold buy anything else! I purchased my vehicle at Watertown Ford in MA and the sales staff are honest and not pushy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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So far, so good

Comfortable ride. One drawback was the hinges on the rear window, which deteriorated & needed to be replaced.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good looking vehicle just what I was looking for!

This is a nice gas saver I stay in the country a little distance from the city limits, it gets good gas mileage, and so far very reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Took wrong decision to buy Escape 2012

I bought used Ford Escape 2012 just 80000km . Have problem with muffler makes noise looks like have hole.Radiator fan runs suddenly i start the truck even though truck engine is cold. transmission 2-3-4 when shifts pushes forward than others. but dealer technicians said they didn't see any problem everything is fine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great buy

This vehicle was just what I was looking for. It is in mint condition and I am completely satisfied.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Numerous problems

I have had many problems with this vehicle. There has been a rattle in the passenger side dashboard that can't be fixed. Replaced left side half shaft CV joint and hosing and seal in 2013. Replaced valve body and pan gasket, rear left bushing, and tensioner in 2014. Loose door hinge bolt in 2014. In 2016 I noticed bubbling and rust around the wheel wells. In 2017 the transmission began slipping again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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has a lot of recalls

ovedrall I like the car but it has had a lot of recalls and now a SUNROOF THAT SEEMS TO BE LEAKING OR ALLOWING IN MOISTURE AND LEAVING MOISTURE ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDSHEILD I ask them about it and they use a third pary to clean the drains and check for other issues and the price was too high for a senior

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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