P2112 on Ford Escape
Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck Closed
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Ford Escape context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P2112.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What P2112 Means on Your Ford Escape
P2112 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck Closed. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
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."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year
Common Causes on Ford Escape
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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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.