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Fuel systemPart report

2020 Ford Escape Fuel system Problems

Complaints
199about this part
Share
12%of 1,619 total for the year
Median mileage
52,741miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 199 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Ford Escape, 12% of the 1,619 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,741 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Mfg recall #25s76 NHTSA recall #25v467 Ford is not complying in fixing this recall above. It has been 5 months and I have only received one letter stating the recall above. This is a problem with possible cracked fuel injectors which could result in a possible engine fire! When am I going to receive a notice to correct this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11708667, filed 2026-01

“I am smelling gas every time I put gas and it won't start after putting gas there's a strong smell of gas inside my vehicle the recall has not been fixed yet I am a single mother and this is a safety risk issue how do I go forward powertrain is also still coming up I have other things popping up saying recalls were never fixed please help”

NHTSA complaint #11703340, filed 2025-12

“It has been TEN months since this recall and they still do not have necessary part(s) to resolve. And engine fire seems pretty significant and likely totalling my vehicle which I CANNOT afford a new card. LIQUID FUEL ANDOR FUEL VAPOR THAT ACCUMULATES NEAR A HOT SURFACE, SUCH AS HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST COMPONENTS MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.”

NHTSA complaint #11736011, filed 2026-05

“The door welds broke and the driver door sounds like it is going to fall off. It affects how the door opens and closes. Also the evap system has caused my car to die out and have issues due to it being messed up. Ford did nothing when I told them just said it was because I needed to buy the most expensive gas. So I did so and it didn’t make a difference.”

NHTSA complaint #11574820, filed 2024-03

“My vehicle has been in the shop since December due to the turbocharger needing to be replaced. Through this site I found the fuel injector recall which I had to fight ford to evaluate. My vehicle had 2 cracked fuel injectors. I have been fighting with ford that everything I read states that this can damage the turbocharger. I am not sure if this is theright organization to look for help but I need to try.”

NHTSA complaint #11723643, filed 2026-03

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202528%
202456%
202377%
20228737%
20217521%
202019912%
2019264%
2018573%
2017943%
2016716%
2015575%
20141377%
201328710%
201216026%
201128422%
201050825%
200920312%
2008603%
2007239%
2006368%
2005624%
2004173%
2003143%
2002374%
2001556%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Escape

Body and structure
671 complaintsOther or unknown
313 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
243 complaintsElectrical system
160 complaintsEngine
122 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
71 complaintsForward collision avoidance
69 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
54 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsWheels
20 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Escape

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