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1FMCU0GD4KU••••••2019 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2019 Ford ESCAPE build (15 vs 6).
15on this build
576on the model
97builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 9Engine And Engine Cooling 3Power Train 2Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashMar 2022
The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her son attempted to shift into drive, the gear was in park; however, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated into the wall. The contact also stated there was an unknown clicking sound,…
Unknown Or OthercrashJun 2021
Parked the car it jumped into reverse dragged owner down hit 2 parked cars owner was pinned between cars he suffered broken right hip,pelvis,and 7 bones in his foot spent 2 wks in hospital and 2 weeks in rehab center
EngineApr 2026
The vehicle experienced coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders related to the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. The issue has been diagnosed as an internal engine failure requiring engine replacement. Symptoms included coolant loss, engine misfires, rough operation, white exhaust…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. An Independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with…
Seat BeltsOct 2024
Drivers side buckle would not allow me to put the connection plate in it so I put wd40 in it now I can put it in but it won’t stay clicked I have to click my driver side seatbelt in the passenger side buckle for my safety driving and I feel as if that isn’t very safe and it’s…
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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 1FMCU0GD4KUC20405 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.