NHTSA Complaint #11573097 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE

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.