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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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Not a Fan of Crossover designs, so...

I bought a 2012 Ford Escape Limited because that model year still looks like a truck. I did not like the trending new 2013+ crossover designs, in my opinion making all SUV's look pretty much alike and feminized- big turn off. But I was blinded by the 0% financing Ford offered in 2015, and traded it in- big mistake. In April 2017, I was lucky enough to find a 2012 Limited with only 18,900 miles and with the balance of an 84/100,000 warranty! It's reliable, has plenty of V6 power and has chrome rims and side steps. Rides like a much more expensive luxury SUV, it's well appointed with all the available options and she looks great! Rest assured, this time I'll never trade this baby in- I absolutely love it and I highly recommend it!

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the car

I love my car my only issue is problems with with air conditioning unit i am reading stuff but still no recall

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Runs like a dream!

It was very tight. Nothing has come loose nor rattled. Very clean lines inside and out! Would make anyone of any age an excellent 1st or 2nd car. Very reliable and fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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been looking for a low mileage 2012 for months

so far so good would recommend this model and year to anyone thats looking for a great suv it has the 4x4 with trailer tow and navigation system which has the back-up camera it is a great vehicle.

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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My Escape

The nicest vehicle I have owned. I do not worry about this vehicle not starting or giving me problems. The service I get from Kent City Ford keeps my confidece up on the reliability of my Escape.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Crappyiest car ever

This is the worst car ever. Never buy this car it SUCKS. I had mine and the engine went out twice. The radiator went out. And when I was on the highway it started on fire. I should be lucky someone pulled me over otherwise I'd be dead. Never buy this car it's the very worst car ever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car for the money and very reliable

Great car for the price. It's priced about a $1,500 below what it would normally sell for. It gets between 21/24 mpg in the city and 28/31 mpg on the highway.

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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good car for the money

4x4 with decent gas mileage for the money. has been a good vehicle for our family. we bought it with a CPO warranty through Ford for extra peace of mind and were very pleased.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This is the best model they make for an Escape

I wanted a TRUCK not an SUV that looked like every other SUV on the road. I knew it would ride and drive like a truck. There are some misfiring issues but have not experienced the braking issues many others say they have.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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great value 4 the money

i was driving a 2007 lucerne and bought a 2012 ford escape limited with the 3.0 v6. it had 14,800 miles on it.owned it 18 months with no problems.it now has 26,000 miles.it averages 24.5 mpg.i really like it.i was trying to find another one to buy,with low miles. I would recommend it to everyone.

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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