2013 Ford Escape fuel system, gasoline problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2013 Ford Escape — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was fire coming from under the hood. The contact turned off the vehicle, opened the hood, and extinguished the fire using coolant stored in the vehicle. The contact stated…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that after stopping the vehicle and raising the hood, the engine was very hot. The contact stated that…”
filed Mar 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when…Campaign 13V584000 · Nov 25, 2013
- These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leakCampaign 12V336000 · Jul 18, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape | 61 | 26% |
| 2021 Escape | 44 | 13% |
| 2020 Escape | 118 | 7% |
| 2019 Escape | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 Escape | 12 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 21 | 1% |
| 2016 Escape | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Escape | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 Escape | 16 | 1% |
| 2012 Escape | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 Escape | 33 | 3% |
| 2010 Escape | 71 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.