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1FMCU0GD5JU••••••2018 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford ESCAPE build (39 vs 17).
39on this build
1745on the model
101builds in total
Most reportedEngine 26Engine And Engine Cooling 11Electrical System 5Power Train 5
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJul 2026
Coolent intrusion into engine
Electrical SystemFeb 2026
My 2018 Ford Escape has experienced coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, a known issue affecting this model year. The vehicle began misfiring and consuming coolant without external leaks. This is an engine defect Ford has known about since 2010, yet they continued to put…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a message was displayed to exit the vehicle immediately. The contact pulled over and called someone to add coolant to the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The contact was…
Power TrainSep 2025
I’ve seen others report on the same issues and hopefully this brings something up for a recall. At first it was a misfire in the engine, and oil getting into the spark plugs. Then coolant leaking. Then overheating. I looked into the codes and took it into the shop and it’s going…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2023
When I stop at a red light and begin to to go the vehicle jumps and jerks forward before going
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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 1FMCU0GD5JUB14303 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.