# 2012 Ford Escape

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape/116741>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** escape, ford\
**Created:** [May 4, 2018, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape/116741 "2018-05-04T02:46:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![CharlieBrown28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/91b2a8/32.png) [@CharlieBrown28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieBrown28)\
**Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape/116741/1 "2018-05-04T02:46:31Z")

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My 2012 Ford Escape 6 cylinder turns over for an extended period of time before finally running.  
If I turn the ignition on till I can hear the fuel pump working one or two times before turning the ignition fully on, it usually starts right up. I was going to replace the fuel filter but it seems to be built in, as I can’t find it on the fuel line. Any help will be appreciated! Thanks Charlie

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape/116741/2 "2018-05-04T04:04:39Z")

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That points to a problem with the anti drain-back valve on the fuel pump assembly.

If you want quicker starts, replace the fuel pump.

Tester

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape/116741/3 "2018-05-04T13:24:16Z")

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It could also be a leaking injector.