**the federal safety agency Vehicle Safety Complaint** Vehicle: 2010 Ford Escape AWD VIN: [XXX] I am submitting this complaint because my vehicle has experienced serious safety problems involving both the steering system and the fuel system. The steering wheel has become extremely difficult to turn, making it unsafe to drive. In addition, the fuel system is leaking fuel, creating a potential fire hazard. My understanding is that this vehicle previously received recall repairs related to these systems. Despite those repairs, the same dangerous conditions have returned. The vehicle has been undrivable for approximately two weeks because I believe it is unsafe to operate. I am requesting that the federal safety agency review whether the recall remedy was effective and whether these failures indicate that additional action is necessary to protect owners of affected vehicles. Because these defects involve steering control and a potential vehicle fire, I believe they present an unreasonable safety risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2010 Ford Escape: fuel leak
24 of the 2,071 complaints about the 2010 Ford Escape describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 107,000
- recalls
- 1
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
The gas tank is leaking gas on the gas tank inlet plastic yellow retainer ring appears to be broken. This gas leak has put safety family members at risk. It appears to be a manufacturer defect built defective.
I recently bought this vehicle, I think about three months ago, used obviously. I will be going down the road, and for no apparent reason the vehicle will lose power steering. Not often but about once a month. Also, the majority of the time I can smell fuel from outside the vehicle. It most definitely has a fuel leak. Today, I got down and looked behind the tire at the fuel intake and it seems to be leaking at a yellow ring on the outside of the fuel tank. While researching this issue online seems to be a common issue, however, I have pulled up my VIN many times on the recall list and it has not shown up. It seems like not only an accident hazard with steering, but a fire hazard with the fuel. The fuel issue seems to make it very “jumpy” when idling at red lights, but maybe that’s a separate issue.
I filled up the tank and the inside smells like fuel, and it leaks underneath it. I checked online and they had a recall for the same year but the 3.0 engine, mine is the 2.5L. I took it to the mechanich and it has the exact same issue as those that have been recalled. The fueld delivery system flange is cracked and leaking fuel. I called ford and my car is not under that recall but it has the exact same issue. I need to pay it myself now and I am afrain for my safety as a lot of gas is leaking.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jolted and then lost motive power. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that she was informed by the manufacturer and the dealer that the recalls on the vehicle had expired. The failure mileage was 161,542.
Talked to [XXX] (service Manager) AutoNation Ford regarding issues encountered. Service recall dates back to Nov 16, 2017 where recall issue was not completed correctly. We had contacted AutoNation Ford to address this fuel leak issue. Original recall (16S41) description was about fuel leak underneath the vehicle and after service recall completed in 2017 the issue persisted. This would have caused gasoline leakage causing dangerous condition operating vehicle. This has also been forwarded to the federal safety agency. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
We have concerns about a fuel leak and subsequent fire risk for our 2010 ford escape xlt with the li i4 engine manufactured at the claycomo, missouri, plant. There has been fuel odor since september, 2019 upon approaching the vehicle. As of this week, in addition to the smell of fuel, there is a noticeable, visible pool of fuel under the vehicle; on the left side of the vehicle, in front of the rear left tire. A photo is attached. There is a recall on some 2010 ford escapes for a different engine, I would like the recall extended to included the aforementioned vehicle.
Fuel leaking entire fuel system needs to be replaced fuel neck broke.
Fuel inlet light fuel filler neck defective causing a gas leak can not pump gas
According to your VIN search, my particular vehicle was not a part of the 5 recalls on the year, make and model of my vehicle. Now with that said, 1 recall that is listed, I am having a fuel leak just as it is described but again my VIN is not listed for that recall and it should. Everytime I fill up with gas, and the gas handle clicks to inform that the tank is full, the gas starts to leak very badly from up underneath and this happens everytime.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact smelled fuel and noticed fuel leaking above the rear driver's side wheel. Avis ford (29200 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034, (248) 355-7500) stated that there was no recall and the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The contact called the manufacturer and was told the same thing. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump was cracked at the top. The fuel pump was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Fuel leak between the tank and end of the fuel filler. Vehicle is parked and leaking. I noticed it because you can see the fuel on the floor and strong fuel odor even in the driveway not to mention if you have it in your garage.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.
Recall number 16V777000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Ford Escape fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2010 Ford Escape?
24 of 2,071 owner complaints about the 2010 Ford Escape (1%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Ford Escape?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Ford Escape
Stalling 345Loss of power 301Check engine light 240Power steering loss 222Jerking 103Steering lock-up 46Engine failure 45Hesitation 44Won't shift 43Sudden acceleration 27Adaptive cruise 25Misfire 25ABS 23Fuel smell 22Harsh shifting 21Transmission failure 19Won't start 18Shudder 16Ball joint 15Warning lights 10Slipping 8Wipers 8Knocking 7Fuel pump 7Steering noise 7Pulling 6Brake failure 5
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