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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU0DG7BK••••••2011 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford ESCAPE build (15 vs 8).
15on this build
1181on the model
143builds in total
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 4Power Train 4Steering 4Fuel/propulsion System 3
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringDec 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at approximately 10 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel started spinning abnormally. The contact was unaware if there were any warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed…
Power TrainOct 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2022
Hood latch is stuck. Will not open
Fuel/propulsion SystemDec 2016
The contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that the part had been unavailable for an extended period of time for NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer (hagen ford, inc, 3980 n euclid ave, bay city, mi 48706, (989) 684-4600) was unable…
Latches/locks/linkagesApr 2014
Right rear passenger door won't unlock or open
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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 1FMCU0DG7BKA60420 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.