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1FMCU0GX6DU••••••2013 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford ESCAPE build (57 vs 15).
57on this build
2576on the model
174builds in total
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 32Electrical System 7Steering 7Fuel/propulsion System 7
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashfireJul 2015
I was in a car accident on july 26, 2015 and the side impact airbag did not deploy after I had received a recall notice many months prior to the accident> every time I took it to the dealership for maintenance, they said there was no "fix" yet at the time. My 2013 ford escape…
Fuel/propulsion SystemfireJun 2017
The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 55 mph, the contact smelled an abnormal burning odor and saw grey smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact was alerted by another motorist that the vehicle was burning. After pulling over to the side of the road, the other…
EngineJan 2025
Coolant intrusion. Coolant leaking internally resulting in smoke from exhaust and fumes inside cabin when heater is on
Power TrainNov 2023
The transmission will sometimes fail to engage immediately after putting the vehicle in drive or reverse. If the driver steps on the gas pedal, the transmission jerks violently to engage. Also while driving, the transmission will have a slight slipping before allowing…
SteeringJul 2023
Electric power steering assist stopped working
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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 1FMCU0GX6DUD12435 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.