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1FMCU0F79DU••••••2013 Ford ESCAPE
This build is quieter than most: 8 complaints against 15 for the average 2013 Ford ESCAPE build.
8on this build
2574on the model
174builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedSteering 4Service Brakes 2Hydraulic 2Latches/locks/linkages 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashMay 2021
Electric power steering assist stop working while driving. No power steering in vehicle at all. Looked online and seems to be a very common issue with these vehicles that should be recalled
Service BrakescrashJul 2014
The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated coming to a stop suddenly the contact foot slipped off of the brake pedal causing him to move forward. The contact felt the pedal was too small. The both dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle…
Latches/locks/linkagesSep 2018
The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various low speeds, the rear passenger door latch connector failed to operate when prompted. The contact stated that the rear passenger door would not latch while stationary, and the rear…
Service BrakesJun 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his foot was depressing the accelerator pedal, the back of the contact’s foot would strike the brake pedal due to a reduced clearance between the accelerator and brake pedals. The contact stated that failure…
SteeringOct 2020
I started my 2013 ford escape and a light came on stating steering wheel malfunction. The vehicle was in the garage and was stationary. I tried backing the escape out of the garage but the steering wheel would not move left or right.. Had I been driving the escape on a road and…
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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 1FMCU0F79DUC61885 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.