The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle was difficult to start while still at the pump. The contact stated while driving at various times, there was fumes coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that the failure was due to the vehicle not having a gas cap. The vehicle was not repaired. At the suggestion of the mechanic, the contact attempted to use different grades of gasoline however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

- Jenkintown, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a traffic light or a stop sign, the vehicle jerked and jolted forward when the accelerator pedal was released. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the purge valve was stuck open. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 72,239.

- Winchester, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon refilling the gas tank at the gas station and attempting to drive, he shifted from park (P) to drive (D), however, the vehicle failed to move. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle after turning off and restarting the vehicle several times. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring after refilling the gas tank. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who provided an unknown diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train), which he associated with the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Washington, DC, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated after refueling the vehicle, she was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she had to leave the vehicle running while refueling to not experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the purge valve replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the parts were not available. The contact continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Canton, GA, USA