2018 Ford Escape fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 57 complaints for the 2018 Ford Escape, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 109,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 108,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
On december 26, 2019, another other vehicle hit this 2018 ford escape, spinning it into another vehicle. This escape caught on fire and was totally destroyed. All involved vehicles (all fords) were in motion traveling about 50 MPH. This escape was traveling north on route 122 near burnt chimney, va. The other two fords were traveling south on this two lane road.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started leaking fluid. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to a cracked fuel line. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ford Escape
- Engine 1,510 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 266 complaints
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Wheels 25 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints