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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU0GX3EU••••••2014 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford ESCAPE build (56 vs 15).
56on this build
1984on the model
131builds in total
1involved a crash
4involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 24Power Train 17Fuel/propulsion System 5Electrical System 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireNov 2025
Engine caught fire at the coolant reservoir
EnginefireOct 2017
Was driving on highway approximately 65 mph when the engine fault came on and lost power. Pulled to side of road and began to see smoke from engine. First thought was overheating or similar. Within minutes noticed flames from under hood near windshield. Got out of car and within…
Air BagscrashDec 2016
The contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle driving in front abruptly stopped and the brake pedal was depressed but the contact crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The…
Power TrainDec 2024
I have a 2014 Ford Escape that is leaking antifreeze from the reservoir. I see that 2013-2015 Ford Escapes had a recall 17V209000 but I'm being told it is not my vehicle. I would like to know why if my 2014 is having the same issue?
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle lost motive power and the engine overheated, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the third attempt; however, the failure…
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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 1FMCU0GX3EUD59214 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.