# 2012 Ford Escape - How long will it last **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** ford\ **Created:** [May 26, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-how-long-will-it-last/177090 "2021-05-26T13:32:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![18yearolddriver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/9de0a6/32.png) [@18yearolddriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/18yearolddriver)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-how-long-will-it-last/177090/21 "2021-05-28T16:05:18Z")
Yes, this car has been owned by our family family it’s entire life so we know it’s maintenance history. ---
**Author:** ![Beancounter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-how-long-will-it-last/177090/22 "2021-05-29T01:18:16Z")
Owning a 1952, with proper maintenance and parts availability it, could last for 70 years without a major engine or transmission overhaul. On the other hand if 2003 Ford Escape parts became unavailable it would be a whole lot shorter. My guess is that it’s good for 150,000 miles with good maintenance or 5-10 years until the parts supply dries up. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-how-long-will-it-last/177090/23 "2021-05-29T02:31:46Z")
> [@Beancounter](#): > > On the other hand if 2003 Ford Escape parts became unavailable it would be a whole lot shorter. The driver was manufactured in 2003, the vehicle is a 2012 model year, I don’t expect a parts shortage in the near future. ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-how-long-will-it-last/177090/24 "2021-05-29T12:44:16Z")
> [@18yearolddriver](#): > > Sorry to hear about those cars tragic ends. By coincidence, this happened to a friend yesterday, while stopped to make a left turn: ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/2/a/2a90af012be388ae78cec85262c5a93541fb6c6e.jpeg) 2001 Ford Focus with 344k miles. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-how-long-will-it-last/177090.md?page=1)