2002 Ford Escape fuel system problems

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Fuel system · 141,000 miles · IL

Fuel gas tank straps rotted out causing the fuel tank to fall

Filed May 12, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 116,349 miles · GA

My vehicle idles to 4000rpm and control the speed by itself, there is a leak in the back break area the steering wheel locks where I can't put it in any gear sometimes and getting worse. Had to get it towed home last night because while driving it idled high and as I brake it barely stopped and when releasing break it speeds up to 50 or more MPH and I had to keep my feet on the break..I pulled over and turned the switch off and waited a while and turned back on and it idled to 4000 RPM again. Could not shift the gear from park and break pedal was hard. When arriving home to back car in driveway towe guy had no problem with idle. The following morning cranked and was at 1000rpm at first start. Also AC pressure. Car runs hot but no smoke water bubbles in coolant reservoir. My check engine light never gave warning of any of the problems listed.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Fuel system, Lights · 108,325 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While driving, an odor of fuel emitted into the vehicle and it stalled without warning, the contact also stated that the hazard lights failed to function. The vehicle was taken to wayne ekers ford (2000 10th ave n, lake worth, fl 33461, phone number: (800) 749-8875) and was informed that the vehicle could not be serviced because the fuel leak was a safety concern for the workers. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 108,325.

Filed Jul 23, 2016 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · MA

Metal tray supporting the fuel tank has rusted. Brackets supporting the tray have rusted and fallen off exposing the plastic fuel tank.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Fuel system · 113,000 miles · CA

Started my car and the RPM going to 4000 when car is in park. Was told its throttle body.

Filed Oct 11, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · 118,000 miles · CT

My car jerks when driving very badly hed many repairs done to no avail 118,000 miles have a disabled husband car is unrieabledriving on highway and local streets to get home.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Fuel system · 123,000 miles · MA

The fuel tank mounting strap rusted through and began dragging on the highway sending up a shower of sparks. Upon investigation, I found the metal shield around the tank disintegrated into rust flakes, and the shield where it passes over the driveshaft had fallen and was rubbing on the moving driveshaft. I recognised the problem and was able to secure the tank and shield temporarily to limp home, but the potential for disaster is catastrophic, especially here in the northeast where these parts are continually subject to salt and snow.

Filed Apr 12, 2015 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 204,176 miles · NC

On 4/10/2014, I was driving the vehicle and noticed that when I let my foot off the gas pedal, the car showed no signs of slowing...as if I was still accelerating. I had to use the brake to make the car slow down. On 4/12/2015, I was pulling into the driveway and let my foot off the pedal to coast to the parking position, when it suddenly accelerated, and I almost hit our fence. There is definitely something wrong with the acceleration system.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Fuel system · 147,000 miles · NJ

Fuel tank strap has corroded and broken and the fuel tank could fall out of the vehicle and result in a fuel spill and/or fire. There is also a rust hole in the fuel tank metal protective cover the size of my hand and the fuel cell is exposed. Have notified ford and they declined to remedy the problem citing there is currently no recall. Ford has also told me it is not safe for me to continue to drive the vehicle. I have taken photos of corroded parts which I will submit upon request to my email address which is : [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 200,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated there was a fuel odor coming from the ignition. In addition, the contact stated that when driving there would be a sudden deceleration in speed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.