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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU0C72BKC52555 · Checked Sep 3, 2026
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1FMCU0C72BK•••••• 2011 Ford ESCAPE

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 8 for the average 2011 Ford ESCAPE build.

3on this build
1179on the model
143builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Air Bags 2 Seats 1 Visibility 1 Structure 1

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Air Bags crash Nov 2011
Vehicle rear ended while in commute traffic and pushed forward into 2 additional vehicles. Front radiator pushed in, front fenders bowed out at a pillars. Paint transfer from other vehicles shows on both front and rear bumpers. Vehicle airbags failed to deploy
Visibility Nov 2013
At approximately 9:00 am in the morning, the rear tailgate window was closed instantly shattering everywhere
Air Bags crash May 2011
Ford escape 2011 had a car accident on may 17th 2011 I was hit from behind and with the impact I hit the car in front of me. When I was hit the air bags did not deploy, also the drivers seat broke in half. The hunk horn would not stop blowing. Due to the car seat braking I have…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMCU0C72BKC52555 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.