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1FMCU0GX1EU••••••2014 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford ESCAPE build (43 vs 15).
43on this build
1999on the model
131builds in total
3involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 19Engine 14Engine And Engine Cooling 6Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireApr 2023
While driving down the road my Ford escape lost most of its power while still in drive and running (was running at roughly 6000-7000rpms but going no faster than 15 MPH, when after about a mile of this it completely died, lost any ability to brake or steer, then the engine…
Electrical SystemfireJun 2019
Vehicle caught fire somewhere in the engine due to a recall issue (overheating of the engine cylinder head, etc.). Ford metro motors at #405 estate annas retreat, st. Thomas, vi 00802 did not and won't fix the vehicle without payment from me as the vehicle owner. The vehicle has…
EnginefireNov 2017
The contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 60 mph, smoke appeared under the hood. The contact pulled over and the engine compartment burst into flames without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The…
Latches/locks/linkagesMar 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the recall repair. There was no…
Power TrainFeb 2025
Transmission failed after only 83k miles. Also needed entire engine rebuilt. Sunroof liner also became loose, as well as Backup camera failed
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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 1FMCU0GX1EUA76651 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.