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P2112 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
High
NHTSA Reports
77
Most Affected
2010, 2009, 2011

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."

— 2006 FORD ESCAPE owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 08/07/2017

"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."

— 2006 FORD ESCAPE owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 07/12/2016

"Throttle body actuator system failure. surging, unnecessary revving at low speeds. inconsistent acceleration and gear change. trouble code "p2112 throttle actuator system stuck"."

— 2008 FORD ESCAPE owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 11/13/2014

"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."

— 2009 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/25/2018

"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."

— 2009 FORD ESCAPE owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 07/18/2018

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

13%
11.7%
11.7%
7.8%
6.5%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2006
2
2008
1
2009
18
2010
41
2011
11
2012
1
2015
1
2016
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    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.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P2112 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026