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1FMCU0F73HU••••••2017 Ford ESCAPE
This build is quieter than most: 7 complaints against 23 for the average 2017 Ford ESCAPE build.
7on this build
2624on the model
113builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 1Power Train 1Engine 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashMay 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed and turning away from the curb, there was a snap, and the steering wheel became horizontal regardless of the efforts to manually center it in its normal position.…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2025
I have taken my car to 4 different service technicians/mechanics and I have been told that there was nothing wrong with my car only for the issue to increasingly get worse. Two of the mechanics, including the Ford dealership, charged me diagnostic fees of $120 and $175. They…
EngineApr 2024
Engine coolant leaking causing overheating
Power TrainOct 2021
For several weeks experienced shudder/judder and hesitation. Most noticeable at around 40 mph. Vehicle serviced and inspected by both dealership and independent auto repair shop. Hesitation unsafe. Issue Not uncommon as found on FMC Escape forum. Dealer recommended transmission…
Electrical SystemFeb 2020
My car has had an issue twice involving squirrels/rodents chewing through wires and has cost quite a bit of money. Even when the car was under warranty the dealer stated this issue is not covered. I have seen many instances of this happening to others on the internet and the…
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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 1FMCU0F73HUE95820 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.