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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU0GD1HU••••••2017 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford ESCAPE build (59 vs 23).
59on this build
2610on the model
113builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 21Engine And Engine Cooling 17Power Train 9Exterior Lighting 3
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireDec 2021
2017 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire. The consumer stated while completing a road trip and pulling into the driveway, the vehicle emitted a puff of smoke and flames from the hood. The consumer was unable to remove the keys, as they were locked in the…
Air BagscrashJul 2020
The SUV was struck from the rear at highway speed (65 mph) by a tow truck and forced head on into the guard rail. The car is a total loss with damage to the front, rear and all corners. The airbags did not deploy. The driver was treated and released for non-life threatening…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashOct 2017
When making a left turn into a parking space in a local shopping center my car accelerated on its own, jumped the curb and hit a tree. The car has been at the dealer for almost 2 weeks. No mechanical problems have been found by the service department. I have been told that I can…
EngineJan 2026
My wife had driven the car, it had given an error and I tested it for a code. The Code was PO304 Cylinder 4 Misfire detected. We scheduled a maintenance appointment with our local Ford dealership to have them look at this error and address a recall. We were informed that…
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was shaking erratically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak 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 1FMCU0GD1HUC43696 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.