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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU0G69LU••••••2020 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2020 Ford ESCAPE build (28 vs 12).
28on this build
1514on the model
122builds in total
Most reportedStructure 15Power Train 5Engine 2Fuel System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsOct 2026
My air bag light is reporting - Your Air Bag Warning is on due to an issue with the front passenger air bag system. The front passenger airbag may not work properly. This light came on last week. This first appeared on 9/14. Also, I have another failure light reporting my seat…
Power TrainJun 2026
Transmission shuddering, slipping and or hesitating
Unknown Or OtherMay 2025
Have reported this incident before but we now know what caused the issue. Sunroof on the vehicle malfunctioned causing horrendous loud noise along with inability to retract or open the cover. A large heavy peice was then found sliding around between the cover and the sunroof…
StructureMar 2024
Drivers door won’t close the spot welds are broken on check link mounting bracket
Electrical SystemJan 2024
Consistent metallic cracking noise heard when opening side door. I cannot completely open the door without the door making this noise and it feels like the door could come off at ant time…..I have to gingerly open the door on entering or exiting the vehicle. Also, the Driver…
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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 1FMCU0G69LUA24155 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.