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2014 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 137 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Ford Escape, 7% of that year's 2,084 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 72,000. Two related recalls address fuel pump and fuel delivery module problems.

Fuel System complaints
137
7% of 2,084
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
72,000 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report strong gasoline odor inside the cabin, especially right after filling the tank, sometimes with a visible fuel leak underneath the vehicle.
  • Some report gas fumes entering through the ventilation system after the engine is restarted warm, traced in one case to a cracked flexible manifold hose.
  • Several owners describe sudden engine stalling at low speed or while idling, with the engine dying without warning lights and difficulty restarting.
  • A road hazard punctured the fuel tank and its shield on one vehicle, and the owner was told the shield material was flimsy.
  • Multiple owners who received the fuel system recall notice reported that replacement parts were unavailable, leaving the repair delayed beyond a reasonable time.

When 2014 Ford Escape fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 16, 2014, latest Aug 19, 2026.

2014 Ford Escape fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter102014 Q42016 Q32018 Q22019 Q42021 Q42023 Q22024 Q42026 Q2
137 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (10).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Ford Escape

  1. NHTSA 15V005000Jan 9, 2015Fuel System54,543 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

  2. NHTSA 14V525000Sep 2, 2014Fuel System301 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.

    Risk: A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.

Fuel System complaints by Escape model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200564 (5%)
  2. 200638 (8%)
  3. 200723 (9%)
  4. 200862 (3%)
  5. 2009203 (12%)
  6. 2010507 (25%)
  7. 2011284 (22%)
  8. 2012160 (27%)
  9. 2013286 (10%)
  10. 2014137 (7%)
  11. 201557 (5%)
  12. 201670 (6%)
  13. 201795 (4%)
  14. 201854 (3%)
  15. 201924 (4%)
  16. 2020194 (12%)
  17. 202173 (21%)
  18. 202284 (36%)
  19. 20237 (7%)
  20. 20245 (7%)
  21. 20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Are fuel system problems common on the 2014 Ford Escape?
NHTSA has 137 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Escape, which is 7% of all 2,084 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for fuel system issues on the 2014 Ford Escape?
Yes. Recall 15V005000 covers fuel pump replacement, and recall 14V525000 covers replacement of the fuel delivery module (FDM), both filed by Ford.
At what mileage do fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for fuel system complaints on the 2014 Escape is 72,000 miles.
Have fuel system problems caused fires or crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2014 Escape shows 3 fires and 1 crash reported, with 0 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.