2021 Ford Escape fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 74 complaints for the 2021 Ford Escape, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 74 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to extinguish the fire, she fell on her stomach while pregnant, causing a miscarriage for which medical attention was sought. A police report was not filed. A Fire report was filed.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the recall repair.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Ford Escape
- Body & structure 93 complaints
- Brakes 50 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints