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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU0EG6BK••••••2012 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford ESCAPE build (16 vs 5).
16on this build
527on the model
114builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 5Vehicle Speed Control 5Engine 4Fuel/propulsion System 4
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJul 2024
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The contact was not aware if there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and called a friend for assistance. The…
StructureAug 2022
I am the second owner of my 2011 Ford Escape Limited. I live in Michigan. The previous owner also lived in Michigan. I purchased this car January of 2021 from Sundance in St John’s. Recently we have had a noise coming from the rear passenger shock and I took my car to a…
Power TrainDec 2013
Driving on 5 lanre paved road at 50 mph when engine lost power did not stall. No throttle response. Was able to shift into neutral and coast into parking lot shut off engine and restarted problem went away. Took to dealer 3 days later where throttle body was replaced under…
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2013
The vehicle suddenly lost power when crossing intersection. Wrench light came on . Could have been very dangerous with heavy traffic situation. Car limped home [fortunately only 300 yards] @ less than walking pace. Not happy and has affected my confidence in expensive vehicle.…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2013
The contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and went into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made…
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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 1FMCU0EG6BKA15094 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.