P2112 on FORD ESCAPE
What P2112 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE
Real FORD ESCAPE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"I was driving to work when all of a sudden a yellow wrench light came on, my car shut down, and i had to coast across 3 lanes of highway traffic to stop on the shoulder. it wouldn't start at first, then i tried again and it started and drove the rest of the way just fine."
"Car has been stalling periodically for the past month on city streets (mostly) and highway (without any warning signs). each time would bring to mechanic but no codes would show up. happened again yesterday, this time the engine light came on, code that showed up was p2112."
"Throttle body actuator system failure. surging, unnecessary revving at low speeds. inconsistent acceleration and gear change. trouble code "p2112 throttle actuator system stuck"."
"Electronic throttle body issue. car stalls intermittently when accelerating at intersection. very dangerous. check engine light comes on code p2112. issue happens without warning and car starts again after stall."
"While driving on freeway at 70mph, wrench light and check engine light came on and car suddenly slowed to 40mph. this happened twice in a week. the trouble code shows p2112."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P2112 on FORD ESCAPE
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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Compare repair quotes
Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.