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1FMCU0GX1DU••••••2013 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford ESCAPE build (64 vs 15).
64on this build
2580on the model
174builds in total
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 31Power Train 13Fuel/propulsion System 8Engine And Engine Cooling 7
What owners of this build wrote
EnginecrashJan 2020
2013 ford escape stalling out. Runs and stalls anywhere
Electrical SystemfireAug 2013
The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver began to smell an electrical burning odor. The vehicle was stopped on the shoulder and before the keys were removed from the ignition, flames engulfed the vehicle. The…
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine started to overheat with the temperature gauge indicating that the engine was hot(H). The contact stated that the engine shut off with the "Engine Temperature High, Stop…
WheelsNov 2024
My ford Escape began shaking recently and as a precaution I tried to tighten the lug nuts, unfortunately I was unable to do so as the nuts no longer fit in the lug wrench, while my car was still driveable this could be an extremely dangerous circumstance if I received a flat…
Power TrainJul 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle and shifting into drive (D), the gear shifter moved to sport (S) unintendedly. The contact stated that at second attempt to shift into drive (D), the gear shifter moved to park (P) unintendedly,…
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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 1FMCU0GX1DUB46812 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.