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P0456 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
High
NHTSA Reports
10
Most Affected
2017, 2018, 2010

What P0456 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

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

"I recently had an incident on 8/28/13 with a fuel vapor leak. it was fixed on 9/6/13. as of 9/17/13 the same issue happened again.. apparently this is a common problem that ford knows about and have not fixed."

— 2010 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE • Filed 09/17/2013

"While merging onto the interstate the the car suddenly began to accelerate at full throttle. temp ~30 deg, road - dry pavement odometer: 110367.0 miles. the throttle body was replaced in september 2015 by the ford dealer, as well as a new exhaust system at the same time."

— 2011 FORD ESCAPE owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 03/04/2016

"Check engine light on when driving and when parked and engine running and smell of raw gas fumes near left rear wheel area. shop tested found code p0456 traced to cracked and leaking electric fuel pump. replaced pump now ok ."

— 2012 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/24/2019

"Takata recall my vehicle had endless issues and problems. i would drive a mile or so to gas station, turn off car, get gas and then the car wouldn't start or drive 15 miles, do a job, 30 minutes later get in and the car wouldn't start."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/11/2017 ⚠️ Crash reported

"The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after coming to a stop. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the vehicle stalled after refueling."

— 2014 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE • Filed 10/01/2022

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

Common Causes of P0456 on FORD ESCAPE

30%
20%
10%
10%
10%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2011
1
2012
1
2013
1
2014
1
2017
2
2018
2
2020
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0456 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