Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Ford Escape

Ford Escape owners have reported 390 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (301 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Ford Escape

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v467000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, he heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and started to smell fuel in the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Fuel Delivery problem

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while parked and gas was administered to the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that that canister valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

See attached document from complainant   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Fuel leak, with smell of gasoline filling the cabin. Leak was in the engine compartment. After car was towed I saw about 7-8 oz of gasoline pooled on my carport. Due to gas being flammable, I had the car towed in. Dealer says it needs a new fuel line for $505.   Read details...




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