Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford Escape has 39 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
39
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
00V277001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE O-RING SEALS IN THE FUEL LINE CONNECTOR AT THE OUTLET END OF THE FUEL FILTER WERE DAMAGED WHEN THE ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | WE WERE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AND ONTO A STRAIGHT PART OF THE ROAD ABOUT 40-43 MPH AND THE ENGINE J... |
| Dec 30, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ONE WEEK PRIOR TO FIRE, THERE WAS A UNUSUAL SMELL THAT WAS ALMOST LIKE A "FUNNY WOODSTOVE' SMELL. TH... |
| Apr 23, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASSIONS (04/23/04 & 04/30/04) MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE JUST STOPPED RUNNING WITH NO WA... |
| Apr 19, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I HAVE A 2001 FORD ESCAPE THAT THE FUEL NIDDLE DROPS VERRY FAST. THEY HAVE DONE THE REPAIR ON IT AND... |
| Apr 14, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | SMELL OF GAOLINE COMING THROUGH HEATER VENTS. ENGINE STALLS OR HESTTATES AT AROUND 35-40 MPH. DEA... |
| Aug 28, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | VEHICLE HAD SMALL FIRE AND WAS TOWED BY FORD ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE. THE SERVICE TECH AT DOBBS FORD ... |
| Aug 1, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP AFTER ADDITION OF MINIMAL MILES. *AK |
| May 23, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. BEFORE THE EVENT OCCURRED IT WAS TAKEN TO THE TECHNIC... |
| May 3, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I FILLED OUT A COMPLAINT AND THE # WAS CONFIRMATION NUMBER (ODI NUMBER) IS: 10019115. I HAD STUCK W... |
| Apr 19, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 277 001, HOWEV... |
| Mar 27, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2001 FORD ESCAPE HAS REPEATEDLY STALLED DURING NORMAL DRIVING. CAR CURRENTLY HAS 33,000 MILES; HOWEV... |
| Mar 16, 2002 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTED THAT TH... |
| Feb 23, 2002 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40MPH, AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF, I HAD NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, ALMOST WRECKED M... |
| Jan 28, 2002 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLES SUDDENLY DIED. DRIVER LOST BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL. DRIVER COASTED T... |
| Dec 7, 2001 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | NAR 02/13/2003. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT TO DRIVE FROM OVER DRIVE, THE VENTS AUTOMATIC... |
| Jul 23, 2001 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH -CAR DID NOT SHUT OFF, BUT LOST STEERING AND BRAKES. FROM TIME TO ... |
| Apr 16, 2001 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL LINE HAD BROKE, CAUSIN MOTOR TO BE SPRYED WITH FUEL.*AK CONSUMER STATES MOTOR LOST POWER, FUEL ... |
| Feb 14, 2001 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL SMELL - CAR INTERIOR. *AK |
| Feb 14, 2001 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL SMELL - CAR INTERIOR. *AK |
| Jan 12, 2001 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL LEAKAGE AROUND FUEL INJECTORS - STRONG GAS FUMES; DEALER HAS TRIED TO CORRECT TWICE AND CANNOT ... |