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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU0G78FUC21735 · Checked Sep 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1FMCU0G78FU•••••• 2015 Ford ESCAPE

This build is quieter than most: 4 complaints against 8 for the average 2015 Ford ESCAPE build.

4on this build
1047on the model
124builds in total
Most reported Seat Belts 2 Electrical System 1 Wheels 1 Power Train 1

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Seat Belts Feb 2026
I recently purchased this vehicle. The driver seatbelt does not retract snugly when fastened. The tensioner is not working. I am afraid it will not hold me if I crash. I will fix this. It is a serious safety issue!
Back Over Prevention Feb 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed either a blank, distorted, or a blue screen. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do…
Power Train Apr 2024
The dealership came and changed the recalled transmission part on my car while I was at work. When I got off I left work to go home and had only drove about 5 miles when my car rpms went above 4000 and the car downshifted really hard and dropped from 65mph to barely moving. I…
Electrical System May 2022
After purchasing suv the back seatbelt buckle popped while holding carseat. Second incident while driving car shut off and radio made a popping noise electrical issues stored happening Radio went out electrical functions won’t stay positioned back camera is blinking on an off…

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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 1FMCU0G78FUC21735 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.