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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU0GD8HU••••••2017 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford ESCAPE build (52 vs 23).
52on this build
2595on the model
113builds in total
Most reportedEngine 27Power Train 12Engine And Engine Cooling 11Wheels 3
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJul 2026
While driving my 2017 Ford Escape with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine AFTER an oil change, I noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust. Shortly afterward, the check engine light began flashing. I immediately stopped driving the vehicle and had it inspected by an independent repair…
Power TrainDec 2025
While driving at a constant speed on the highway, the transmission shifted down a gear and revved into very high RPMs. I was dramatically slowing down despite pressing on the gas pedal. The car didn't provide any power and just revved while I had cars next to me going at highway…
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was blinking. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion…
Fuel SystemDec 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that unknown warning lights illuminated, and an audible chime sounded. The contact merged to the side of the road and the vehicle failed to…
Electrical SystemApr 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 15 MPH in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the residence; however, the…
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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 1FMCU0GD8HUD84555 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.