What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2012 Ford Escape Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

The 2012 Ford Escape has 2 open safety recalls and 598 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 3-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Escape had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign 16V777000 · 26/10/2016

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 fuel leak.

RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

RemedyFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Campaign 15E045000 · 03/06/2015

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.

RiskUse of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyTimken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

What owners complain about

The systems 2012 Ford Escape owners report most often to federal regulators:

Steering137

Fuel137

Propulsion System137

Engine72

Vehicle Speed Control69

Structure67

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ford Escape have any recalls?

Yes. The 2012 Ford Escape has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2012 Ford Escape owners report?

Owners have filed 598 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Escape, most often about the steering, fuel, propulsion system.

How do I check a specific Escape's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2012 Ford Escape: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ford Escape have any recalls?

What problems do 2012 Ford Escape owners report?

How do I check a specific Escape's history?

Check a specific 2012 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Escape: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ford Escape have any recalls?

What problems do 2012 Ford Escape owners report?

How do I check a specific Escape's history?

Check a specific 2012 Ford Escape

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