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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU0D77AKD10253 · Checked Aug 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 22

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1FMCU0D77AK•••••• 2010 Ford ESCAPE

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2010 Ford ESCAPE build (22 vs 11).

22on this build
1783on the model
163builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Power Train 5 Vehicle Speed Control 4 Fuel/propulsion System 4 Steering 4

What owners of this build wrote

Seats crash Mar 2013
I was recently rear ended on the driver side by a minivan travelling at atleast 40 mph. The force of the collision resulted in my seat back of 2010 ford escape to automatically recline several notches back. After I stopped, I could not pull the seat back to its original position
Steering Jun 2021
My power steering went out after I got my car. My starter doesn’t work I have to use a button on my keys to always start my car the key will not start my car. It’s very hard to turn my car and it went out while I was making a turn and myself siblings and boyfriend almost got hit…
Unknown Or Other Jan 2021
The car has had issues starting since I brought it from a used dealer last september. Over time it got more difficult to crank. I started checking youtube to see if it were just me and came to learn that there is a great multitude of others having the same issue with their ford…
Suspension Sep 2020
Right front cross member at lower control arm completely rusted prematurely, front end started making clunking noise when driving
Fuel System Dec 2018
The contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact smelled fuel and noticed fuel leaking above the rear driver's side wheel. Avis ford (29200 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034, (248) 355-7500) stated that there was no recall and the contact would be responsible for the repair…
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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 1FMCU0D77AKD10253 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.