2012 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are fuel system problems on the 2012 Ford Escape?
160 owners have reported fuel system problems on the 2012 Ford Escape, 27% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 37,000–79,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
160 complaints 27% of all 2012 complaints 55,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (70 of 160). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Fuel System complaints by the year the problem happened.
Fuel System complaints by Escape year
Related recalls
Fuel pump
Fire riskOn vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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Other 2012 Ford Escape problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Ford Escape fuel system problems?
Complaints most often name the delivery, fuel pump and throttlebody / manifold.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford Escape fuel system problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 37,000–79,000 miles. The middle value is about 55,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford Escape fuel system problems?
Yes: 16V777000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Escape year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2010 Escape, with 507 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.