2010 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems
The 2010 Ford Escape has 507 Fuel System complaints, 25% of its 2,069 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any model year. Owners report sudden acceleration loss, stalling, refueling nozzle jams, and fuel odor/leaks, with a median failure mileage of 56,895 miles. A related recall, campaign 16V777000, covers fuel supply port issues.
- Fuel System complaints
- 507
- 25% of 2,069 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 2,069
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 56,895 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of acceleration or power while driving at highway speed, sometimes with the vehicle unable to exceed a crawl until restarted.
- Stalling or engine surging at idle or low speed, often accompanied by a fuel smell and illuminated check engine light, linked by some owners to a failed purge valve.
- Refueling nozzle becoming jammed or stuck in the capless fuel filler neck at gas stations, in one case producing sparks and fire department involvement.
- Fuel odor and visible fuel leakage from underneath the vehicle occurring during refueling.
- Dashboard 'wrench' warning light appearing along with unresponsive accelerator pedal and a shuddering stall when brakes are applied.
When 2010 Ford Escape fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 8, 2011, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 16V777000Oct 26, 2016Fuel System329,265 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.
Fuel System complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Ford Escape have?
- NHTSA lists 507 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape, which is 25% of the 2,069 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Escape fuel system?
- Yes. Recall campaign 16V777000, reported in 2016, covers 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles for a fuel supply port issue; Ford replaces the FDM flange with a redesigned part free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2010 Ford Escape fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 56,895 miles at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on this model year.
- Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA complaint data for this area on the 2010 Escape includes 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries reported.
- How does the 2010 Escape compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2010 Escape's 25% share of complaints tied to the fuel system is higher than nearly every other model year, only exceeded by 2022 at 36% and 2012 at 27%.