254 of the 5,144 complaints about the Ford Escape (4.9%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 1.1× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
254Complaints · Fuel system
4.9%Share of complaints
1.15×vs. all vehicles
121Last 12 months
2.0%Share involving a crash or fire
6Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2020 model (125, 7% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (1). 121 Fuel system complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 30 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “system gasoline”, “fuel system”, “notification fuel”, “gasoline recall” and “received notification”. 5 of these reports (2.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
6 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V467000 (2025-07-11, model years 2020, 2021 and 2022).
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 10 MPH, a fuel odor had begun to leak into the interior cabin before the engine caught on fire. The A/C was activated during the time of the failure.
Fuel system · 2025-05-29 · ODI 11663746 · Fire
The contact owned a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the rear driver's side and there was a burning odor.
Fuel system · 2024-05-10 · ODI 11588174 · Fire
The contact owns a 2021 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 local dealer was contacted.
Fuel system · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761325
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated.
Fuel system · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759694
On XXX at approximately 2:45pm MDT I was traveling on XXX in [XXX]. I had approximately a quarter tank of gas. I received a low fuel alert, stating 50 miles to empty. My plan was to stop at the next exit approximately 10 miles away.
Fuel system · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11757994
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) and 26V117000 (VISIBILITY); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable.
Fuel system · 2026-07-30 · ODI 11753814
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Campaign 25V467000 · 2025-07-11 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Campaign 25V165000 · 2025-03-14 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Campaign 24V187000 · 2024-03-08 · Model years: 2022
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Campaign 22V859000 · 2022-11-18 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.
How common are Fuel system problems on the Ford Escape?
254 of the 5,144 complaints about the Ford Escape (4.9%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 1.1× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Ford Escape model years have the most Fuel system complaints?
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2020 model (125, 7% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (1).
Is there a recall for Ford Escape Fuel system problems?
6 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V467000 (2025-07-11, model years 2020, 2021 and 2022).