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2021 Ford Escape Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

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

41Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
12.6%Of all 325 complaints
#3Most-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:BODY64 · 19.7%
Unspecified / other55 · 16.9%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE41 · 12.6%
SERVICE BRAKES40 · 12.3%
ENGINE39 · 12%

Share of the 325 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11540030 — filed 08/22/2023
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11521531 — filed 05/11/2023
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11521500 — filed 05/11/2023

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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford Escape have fuel system, gasoline problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Escape: 41 of 325 complaints on file (12.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Ford Escape have in total?

325 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 5 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.