2020 Ford Escape Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2020 Ford Escape, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,741 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline contacted” (36% of reports).
- 120fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 52,741median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gasoline contacted: mentioned in 43 of 120 complaints (36%)
- Notifications numbers: mentioned in 8 of 120 complaints (7%)
- Depressing accelerator pedal: mentioned in 6 of 120 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 1 a fire.
Ford Escape fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape | 63 | 27% | 48,950 |
| 2021 Escape | 44 | 13% | 70,000 |
| 2020 Escape | 120 | 7% | 52,741 |
| 2019 Escape | 8 | 1% | 63,000 |
| 2018 Escape | 12 | 1% | 112,324 |
| 2017 Escape | 21 | 1% | 83,000 |
| 2016 Escape | 9 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2015 Escape | 5 | 0% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Escape | 16 | 1% | 91,500 |
| 2013 Escape | 40 | 1% | 68,875 |
| 2012 Escape | 26 | 4% | 47,103 |
| 2011 Escape | 33 | 3% | 42,500 |
| 2010 Escape | 71 | 3% | 64,043 |
| 2009 Escape | 88 | 5% | 62,000 |
| 2008 Escape | 22 | 1% | 65,205 |
| 2007 Escape | 9 | 4% | 53,100 |
| 2006 Escape | 18 | 4% | 50,078 |
| 2005 Escape | 30 | 2% | 64,000 |
| 2004 Escape | 9 | 2% | 82,000 |
| 2003 Escape | 4 | 1% | 25,211 |
| 2002 Escape | 18 | 2% | 70,089 |
| 2001 Escape | 47 | 5% | 25,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an engine control software update was performed as an interim repair. The contact stated that while driving at various…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle began shuddering and nearly lost power. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The local…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Ford Escapes have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2020 Ford Escape (7% of the 1,610 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Ford Escape fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,741 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2020 Ford Escape?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline contacted”, in 43 of 120 complaints, followed by “notifications numbers” (8).
Other 2020 Ford Escape problems
See all 2020 Ford Escape problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Escape years.