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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU0C73AKD04385 · Checked Aug 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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1FMCU0C73AK•••••• 2010 Ford ESCAPE

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1782on the model
163builds in total
Most reported Power Train 3 Vehicle Speed Control 2 Engine 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Power Train Apr 2023
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jolted and then lost motive power. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken…
Steering Dec 2022
The steering column assist motor malfunctioned while operating the vehicle. It quit while driving so I could not operate the vehicle properly. I had two young kids in the car when this occured and I had to swerve out of traffic because the steering column locked up. Yes the…
Electrical System Apr 2017
The contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. All the warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred on five occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure…
Vehicle Speed Control Aug 2016
On 8/24/2016 my ford escape lost power, accelerator not working, while driving 65 mph on freeway. The wrench light came on. After turning off and on engine, it worked fine.it happened twice within 10 minutes. Ford dealer fixed it by replacing electronic throttle body for on…
Engine And Engine Cooling Dec 2013
Vehicle failed, as it stopped an alarm lit up, showing a wrench,diagnostic showed a trottle failure. It has happened (5) times since dec 04, 2013. Last time, it failed after seventeen (17) miles run. When vehicle is turned off, the alarm light goes off and the vehicle runs again
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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 1FMCU0C73AKD04385 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.