Is the 2012 FORD Escape safe to drive?

The 2012 FORD Escape has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 15E045000

High Priority Plain English 2015-06-03

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

What Happened

The wheel bearing in your vehicle is a critical part that helps your front wheels pivot smoothly. In some cases, Timken made wheel bearings with the wrong dimensions, which could lead to problems.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're driving with these incorrect wheel bearings, they could affect your vehicle's braking and steering, making it harder to control your car and increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Timken will provide you with a replacement wheel bearing free of charge. Your local Timken distributors will contact you, and you can also reach out to them at 1-866-984-6536 to arrange the replacement.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15E045000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Check My VIN — Free Official NHTSA recall lookup →