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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU0GX5EU••••••2015 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 6.0× more complaints than the average 2015 Ford ESCAPE build (52 vs 9).
52on this build
1080on the model
124builds in total
1involved a crash
7involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 21Power Train 21Engine And Engine Cooling 8Structure 3
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireDec 2020
Driving on interstate check engine light came on then message board read car is overheated and to pull over and car shut down, then the temp gauge shot up to h. Finally came to a complete stop & car was smoking, opened the hood and saw flames, poured water on it called 911...…
Unknown Or OtherfireOct 2019
Car was running fine when it just caught fire. No warning signs. Driver lucky to be alive
Electrical SystemfireMar 2018
I was driving up the interstate after work and while I was driving I began to notice smoke. I looked around and realized it was my car. I pulled over to the side and my car started flashing everything on the dash panel was red and flashing engine failure. I cut the car off and…
TirescrashMar 2016
After being stopped at a red light the front driver tire blew causing the vehicle to veer left, impacting a curb then veering right impacting a guardrail. Vehicle was totaled
Power TrainOct 2025
My in city driving car has had it's transmission fail and continues to not be drivable. I am the only owner of this car and have completed all repairs and upkeep according to schedule. In October 2025, my 2014 Escape "slipped" out of gear while in drive and would not engage…
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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 1FMCU0GX5EUB55868 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.