Car financing: 2012 Ford Escape
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.4 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Ford Escape for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Ford Escape specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.0 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | 190 g/km | 221 g/km | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.47 | $12.71 | $14.88 | $15.66 | $16.12 | $17.21 | $18.29 |
2012 Ford Escape: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 34 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,300 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $2,542 | $2,976 | $3,132 | $3,224 | $3,442 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Ford Escape
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 619 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (142), fuel/propulsion system (139) and engine (75). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V777000 | 2016-10-26 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Ford Escape
No 2012 Ford Escape is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 2012 Ford Escape for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the Escape
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 619 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, fuel/propulsion system and engine. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
What the figures tell you
Its powertrain is the 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid with front-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 7.4 L/100 km combined, it needs around 22 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $11.47, and a 300 km weekend about $34.41. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
Practical details
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Drive it on your own roads
A test week in the Escape tells you more than any review. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.47 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $114.70 at our price setting.
When you know your dates
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Ford Escape from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Ford Escape
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Ford Escape for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Ford Escape
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Ford Escape?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Ford Escape before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Ford Escape have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Ford Escape cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2294.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.