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P0455 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2005, 2010, 2011

What P0455 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

Real FORD ESCAPE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Two regular ongoing issues......when driving, if foot is taken off gas pedal to ease up speed, gas pedal then sticks as if something is blocking it (nothing is blocking), no amount of pressing will move it, after some seconds or a minute, it will function again."

— 2005 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 04/09/2014

"Is it common for my 2010 escape xlt to have a evap code reading having a large leak? code p0455"

— 2010 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 12/30/2016

"I have had issues with a check engine light that lights up all the time on the car. it will also say "check fuel fill inlet" when i pump gas. the code reads p0455 which means the engine computer recognizes a large leak in the evaporative emission control system (evap)."

— 2011 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/14/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0455 on FORD ESCAPE

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
1
2010
1
2011
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0455 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026