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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU0GD4JUA63926 · Checked Sep 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 29

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1FMCU0GD4JU•••••• 2018 Ford ESCAPE

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford ESCAPE build (29 vs 17).

29on this build
1745on the model
101builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Engine 20 Fuel/propulsion System 5 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 Power Train 4

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Steering crash Apr 2023
The contact owned a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 12 MPH while approaching a speed bump, the vehicle lost the power steering and the hill assist warning light illuminated. The steering wheel became stiff causing the vehicle to flip completely over onto the…
Engine Jun 2026
Vehicle showed "Engine Fault/Service Now". Drove to dealer. Told needed new engine as coolant had leaked into the third engine cyclinder. The cost would be $16,000. Research showed that Ford had had a program in place to fix this issue, but it had expired. Further research…
Power Train Sep 2025
Ford design flaw in 1.5 ecoboost engine in a 2018 escape with 91k miles causing water intrusion into cylinder which causes engine to run dangerously bad. Ford knew of design flaw but neglected issue recall but did issue csp 21n12 ford will not assist because of ending program in…
Engine And Engine Cooling Oct 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to Christian Brothers Automotive, where it was inspected, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2024
I have a 2018 ford escape only like 100,000 has engine gone due to coolant leak. In research I saw ford has ignored this issue from day one to its customers. I have 2018 ford Escape 1.5 EcoBoost. Ford has had one recall also with the transmission bushings that were repaired at…
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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 1FMCU0GD4JUA63926 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.