2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid, 7% of the 124 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the vehicle it lost power and all the check lights came on. Had to have it towed to a dealership where they stated it needed a new motor and new high voltage battery. The car has only 116000 miles on it. There should be a total recall for this type of vehicle if I would have been at a higher speed I would have injured myself or others. This car is riddled with problems and has over 19 recalls as of date.”
NHTSA complaint #11748768, filed 2026-07“I am worried that this vehicle's engine could die, proceed to leak oil and fuel and combust, leaving a burning husk that should've been repaired three months ago. The open recall was set to conclude, per Ford, in October 2023. It is now New Year's with no resolution. I do not want to drive a tinderbox.”
NHTSA complaint #11562782, filed 2023-12“within the first minute of engine start there is a high-voltage buzzing sound following with a minor smoke smell coming either from the engine bay or back of the car. You could hear this sound from outside, especially my neighbors witnessed the sound from the sidewalk. when it happens it suddenly loses power and control of the vehicle. I reported this issue to Ford helpdesk but they mentioned there was no recall for my VIN. It almost feels like it would electrocute someone.”
NHTSA complaint #11769384, filed 2026-10“The fuel neck tube requires replacement as per the mechanic's assessment. When refueling, the pump frequently stops every 5-10 seconds, as though the tank is full, necessitating multiple restarts. This defect makes it difficult to ascertain when the tank is genuinely full, leading to the risk of overfilling. On two occasions, despite the pump's intermittent stopping, it eventually functioned normally but resulted in overfilling, causing fuel to overflow from the fuel neck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11640109, filed 2025-02“The recall for potential engine fire due to injectors that crack is inadequate. Reprogramming the computer and drilling a hole for gas to leak on the ground is ridiculous. Why should we have to drive a potential firebomb? Ford should do the right thing and replace all of the injectors that could crack and replace them with new injectors that are correctly manufactured. Ford is trying to shirk their responsibility and save a buck at the expense of the owners. Please make Ford fix this potentially deadly problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11595602, filed 2024-06Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9 | 7% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 6% |
| 2008 | 27 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid
36 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology