2011 Ford Escape fuel system problems

Filed Jun 17, 2025 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking and there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the fuel leak. The mechanic applied epoxy to the leak, but the failure recurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2025 · Fuel system · 220,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a crack in the fuel tank which caused the fuel leak. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2025 · Fuel system · OH

The fuel pump was replaced and a new one was installed and now the engine is misfiring really hard and when the vehicle is placed in drive or reverse the engine tries to stall. The mechanic is saying that I will have to purchase a fuel rail pressure sensor that controls the fuel to each fuel injector. If this item or the whole fuel system is on a Recall List. Then I shouldn't have to pay anything to have it repaired and replaced by the Dealership. I do need to be notified about this issue immediately. This is a 2011 Ford Escape XLT AWD 4dr SUV with 3.0 V6 Flex Fuel system.

Filed Jan 11, 2025 · Fuel system · KY

Leaking gas from gas tank where the fuel delivery pipe enters the tank

Filed Dec 20, 2024 · Fuel system · 240,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, the contact observed gasoline leaking underneath the fuel tank. The contact became aware of a crack in the gasoline tank seal. The contact stated that there was a constant odor of gasoline on the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

Back in June, I took my vehicle to have it checked out. When I accelerate, the SUV would feel like it was dragging something under the tires and riding very rough and bumpy, actually the vehicle was shaking while driving, then it would stop when I slow down. Even when I turn off the engine for a few hours and then drive it, its fine. No warning lights on dashboard. Fred Beans replaced spark plugs, changed filters, cleaned throttle body, oil change. Now it 's doing the same thing. If I am idle in park with AC on for a few minutes, it does it. Sometimes after I fill it with fuel, it does it. As far as I am know, they never checked the fuel pump. SUV shakes for about 2 minutes then stops. It feels as though I am getting a flat in all tires.

Filed Feb 23, 2022 · Fuel system · CA

I tried to get fuel late at night in winter warning after work and upon doing so, the nozzle at the gas station would not fit properly to fuel the tank. Gas began to leak out as I was fueling the vehicle, squirting up onto my body and clothing. I did not understand why the nozzle did not fit, however I needed desperately to get gas so that I could return home in a mountainous area where I live. I tried filling the gas tank slowly to no avail. Then I proceeded to another gas station as there are not many around, and again nozzle would not enter the tank. This time I couldn't even turn on the pump. After inspecting the situation, I could see that the fuel tank area looked as though the hole for the tank no longer accepted nozzles, the fuel filler area seemed to have slipped and I now I am unable to get gas at all. There was no warning- this just happened suddenly, putting me in a dangerous situation, with gasoline on my clothing, freezing temperatures and nearly stranded. Luckily I had enough gas to get home, however I can not fuel my tank and this could have been a dire straights emergency.

Filed Apr 1, 2021 · Fuel system, Steering · 138,000 miles · CA

My power steering assist light is on and I can not steer my vehicle. I got in to take my kids out and I could not steer. Its too unsafe to drive, and I read this is a known issue with ford under steering issue complaints. If my vehicle is covered to be repaired under a recall I would like to know the next step. Its around $1000 to fix and I can not afford this.

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Fuel system, Steering · 175,000 miles · CA

The power steering assist failed on my 2011 ford escape. Stationary when happened. So, frustrated that I cant steer it and have two kids I need to tote around but its very unsafe and I cant drive it with my kids in the car for safety concerns. Also my fuel intake failed and a warning light is on for it. I read that both of these exact issues have been recalled on this model. Please help.

Filed Mar 21, 2021 · Fuel system · NJ

I have called ford many times, as I have the same problem all the time, it shows that my car has an evaporative emission system leak code p0457. This is the 4th time that shows the same problem even after 'fixing'. Ford escape had this recall in 2016 but for some reason I was not sent a notice.