Six problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2001 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2001 Escape.
I have a 2001 Ford Escape that the fuel niddle drops verry fast. They have done the repair on it and I still have the same problem but they refused to fix it again I have contacted an attorney for the matter.
The vehicle has a fuel smell in the engine compartment after running and also produces a warm start fuel smell in the cabin when the vents are turned on.
When vehicle has been parked consumer can smell gasoline . Consumer can not find where leak is coming from. Consumer is getting less gas mileage ever since this incident has happened. Contacted dealer, and dealer said that there was no problem.
When vehicle was warm and restarted consumer noticed a gas smell. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Strong gas fumes is getting into vehicle, but dealer cannot determine cause. Also gas mileage is very poor. Please provide further information.
Distinct gasoline fuel smell in car upon short stop-overs, very consistent. Fuel odor in the vehicle when restarted.