Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Ford Escape has 8 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INS... |
| Feb 26, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I HAVE A 2003 FORD ESCAPE WHICH HAD ACCELERATOR CABLE REPLACED UNDER A RECALL FROM FORD IN APPROXIMA... |
| Dec 14, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2003 FORD ESCAPE STALLS WHEN PLACED IN TO GEAR AND SOMETIMES WHEN STOPPING. *NM |
| Sep 8, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL GAUGE IS INACCURATE. AFTER FILLING UP THE INDICATOR READS EMPTY. TWICE WE HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS... |
| Jul 12, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN | I PURCHASED THE 2003 EXPLORER IN NOV 2003. ON 6/16/04, 8/17/04,AND FINALLY ON 8/20/04, I COMPLAINED... |
| Jun 1, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | AT THIS TIME I CAN DO NOT HAVE A FAILURE, ONLY A VERY SERIOUS CONCERN. IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS, ANYT... |
| Jan 4, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | WE OWN A 2003 FORD ESCAPE. WE HEARD ABOUT A RECALL ON THE ESCAPE. SO ON DECEMBER 21, MY WIFE WENT TO... |
| Apr 16, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ENGINE STALLS AND HAS A LOSS OF POWER AT TIMES UNDER ACCELERATION. *AK |