2011 Ford Escape: fuel leak

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 Jan 11, 2025 · Fuel system · KY

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

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Fuel system, Steering · 93,000 miles · FL

Very often as I'm driving the power steering will go out making it very dangerous to turn the wheel will just jerk away.. Also the fuel tank has always been an issue. Now I am unable to pump gas without gas leaking out. The wheels and tires always go flat I'm thinking something to do under truck

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Fuel system · PA

I received a recall notice from ford dec 2016 referencing the federal safety agency safety recall 16v‑777. Aug 2017 I still hadn't heard anything so I asked ford what was going on using ford website live chat. Ebonee said parts still not available. Jan 2018 got another letter saying parts now available. Called dealership then and again today 4/11/18 & they said still not available. Very frustrated and concerned about what might happen due to possible fuel leak. We want this fixed but no one seems to be able to help.

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. After parking the vehicle, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact later received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system; gasoline), which indicated that parts were not available. After notifying the manufacturer, the contact was instructed to take the vehicle to the local dealer (cortese ford, 2500 w. Henrietta rd, rochester, ny). The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle would be inspected first. Afterwards, a decision would be made as to whether the parts would be ordered and shipped from the manufacturer, even though the recall notice indicated that the dealer would replace the fuel delivery module flange. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While fueling the vehicle, the vent vapor canister valve warning indicator illuminated. The contact then noticed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Midland ford lincoln inc (500 joe mann blvd, midland, mi 48642, (989) 631-0040) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Fuel system · 94,000 miles · CA

Vehicle is leaking gasoline from or near the fuel tank. The leak appears to be located near the fuel filler assembly. The leak produces strong odour of gasoline in cabin and around vehicle both when in motion and when stopped. A large wet stain under the tank was visible after the vehicle was parked on gravel for about five hours, with a strong odour of gasoline. (note on the attached photo of the fuel tank id badge, some information is cut off. On the left the second from the bottom line reads "shift 3". The bottom line reads "oct 26 2010 10:45pm")

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Fuel system · 57,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline) approximately eight months ago. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While the vehicle was parked, a strong fuel odor was detected coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to autonation ford valencia (23920 creekside rd, valencia, ca 91355 (661) 382-4700) where a fuel leak was discovered. The contact was informed by the dealer that she would have to pay for diagnostic testing and for the repairs. The contact informed the dealer that she had received a recall notice for a fuel leak. The dealer replied that the letter was an advance notice and the recall had not been issued by the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Fuel system · 57,441 miles · CA

My escape has ford recall #16s41 on it. I began to smell a strong gasoline smell around my car. I took it into my local dealership for repairs and it was diagnosed with the recall issue. Even though this recall has been in place since nov/dec of 2016 there is still no part to repair it 8 months later. The dealership said they were going to replace it with a part that has the same defect/recall. I do not feel comfortable with this. There is an increased risk of fire due to fuel leak. This time I could smell gas. Will I next time? What if the car had been parked in the garage where fumes could build up and something sparked and our whole house exploded. I cannot continue to put myself, my children and friends and family (including other children) in my car when I do not feel that it is safe and ford cannot certify that it is safe. They do not have a date for when the replacement part will be available and they refuse to give me a rental or loaner vehicle. They are reporting that there have been no injuries or fatalities to date due to this recall. Are they waiting for that to happen before they protect consumers? Are there not limits to the amount of time they have to remedy and dangerous safety recall? I also find it interesting that this recall went into effect in december of 2016 which is pretty much the exact time that all of those vehicles 5 year warranties would be expired. Coincidence?

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Fuel system · 42,625 miles · PA

Manufacturer recall number16s41 the federal safety agency recall number16v777 summary on certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module (fdm) may develop a crack in the vertical portion of the fuel supply port that could result in a fuel leak. Safety risk a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, recall status recall incomplete, remedy not yet available have not been notified by manufacture. Dealership has not been contacted. Consumer concern: vehicle fire.

Filed Mar 14, 2017 · Fuel system · MI

Safety recall notice 16s41 / the federal safety agency recall 16v‑777. Received a recall notice 3 months ago (faulty fuel delivery module in the fuel supply port that may develop a crack/leak) and notice that fmc is working on a remedy to fix the problem. Have yet to receive follow up notification to have repair parts installed. Told by ford dealership that there is no remedy yet by fmc. Although my vehicle does not appear to show signs of fuel leakage at this point, I remain concerned that a leak may occur and go undetected before a potential tragedy occurs.