2011 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 284 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Ford Escape, 22% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 48,700. Ford recalled 2010-2012 Escape models (campaign 16V777000) for a fuel delivery module flange that can crack and leak fuel.
- Fuel System complaints
- 284
- 22% of 1,316
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 48,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power and throttle response at highway speeds, often near 70 mph, forcing them to coast to the shoulder.
- A dashboard wrench warning light frequently appears just before or during the power loss event.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle decelerating abruptly to a near-stall speed while the engine keeps running roughly.
- One fire incident occurred at 65,000 miles on a vehicle that owners say had already gone through the 16V777000 recall remedy without full resolution.
- A few complaints describe the engine shutting off completely while exiting a highway or after fuel pump and electrical diagnostics pointed to a fault.
When 2011 Ford Escape fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 5, 2011, latest Jun 17, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2011 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 2011 Ford Escape have?
- NHTSA lists 284 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Escape, which is 22% of the 1,316 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2011 Ford Escape?
- Yes. Campaign 16V777000 covers 2010-2012 Ford Escape and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles for a fuel delivery module flange issue; Ford replaces the flange with a redesigned fuel supply port free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2011 Escape?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 48,700 miles.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data for the 2011 Escape fuel system complaints records 1 fire and 1 crash, with 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2011 Escape compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2011 Escape's 22% share is close to the 2010 model's 25% and the 2012 model's 27%, all higher than most later Escape model years.