2018 Ford Escape fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2018 Ford Escape — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that after refueling and starting the vehicle, the warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to restart…”
filed Mar 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape | 60 | 27% |
| 2021 Escape | 43 | 13% |
| 2020 Escape | 116 | 7% |
| 2019 Escape | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 21 | 1% |
| 2016 Escape | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Escape | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 Escape | 16 | 1% |
| 2013 Escape | 39 | 1% |
| 2012 Escape | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 Escape | 33 | 3% |
| 2010 Escape | 70 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.