2020 Ford Escape Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026

110Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

7.1%Of all 1,549 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY493 · 31.8%

Unspecified / other297 · 19.2%

POWER TRAIN214 · 13.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM146 · 9.4%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE110 · 7.1%

Share of the 1,549 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT RENTED A 2020 FORD ESCAPE FROM HERTZ RENTAL CAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITHOUT…”NHTSA complaint 11373989 — filed 11/10/2020

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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford Escape have fuel system, gasoline problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford Escape: 110 of 1,549 complaints on file (7.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford Escape have in total?

1,549 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.