2010 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 507 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape, 25% of all 2,068 complaints that year, with median failure mileage of 56,895. A related recall (16V777000) covers a fuel supply port issue on 2010-2012 Escapes.
- Fuel System complaints
- 507
- 25% of 2,068
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 56,895 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of acceleration or power at highway speeds, sometimes with a wrench warning light and no throttle response.
- Fuel odor and visible fuel leaking from under the vehicle during refueling, described as a fire hazard.
- Purge valve failure allowing raw gas into the evap canister, causing engine surging, hesitation, stalling at idle, and a gas smell with the check engine light on.
- Capless fuel filler neck and refuel nozzle jamming at the pump, in one case leading to sparks and fire department involvement.
- Unintended acceleration or vehicle jerking forward while the driver's foot was off the accelerator, in one instance resulting in a crash.
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 all 2,068 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Escape fuel system?
- Yes. Recall 16V777000, reported October 26, 2016, covers 2010-2012 Ford Escape and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles; Ford replaces the fuel supply module flange with a redesigned fuel supply port at no cost.
- At what mileage do 2010 Escape fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 56,895 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2010 Escape.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to the fuel system complaints?
- NHTSA records show 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries associated with the 507 fuel system complaints for the 2010 Escape.