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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU0J91GUB71000 · Checked Oct 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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1FMCU0J91GU•••••• 2016 Ford ESCAPE

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1090on the model
117builds in total
Most reported Power Train 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Steering 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine And Engine Cooling Jun 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the engine overheated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road and the contact turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was…
Back Over Prevention Jan 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera was blank while reversing. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was…
Power Train Oct 2024
65,000 miles, coolant intrusion into #1 cylinder confirmed by Ford service center. First signs were Check Engine Light, rough idle. Replaced all spark plugs and coils. Check engine light returned the following day with loss of coolant in tank. Engine runs rough and overheats…
Steering Aug 2017
Car suddenly started shuddering at 45 mph, lost all power, service engine now light on, car was no responding to any actions
Engine And Engine Cooling Apr 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, with the engine overheating and the message Cylinder Number One Misfire was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic…
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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 1FMCU0J91GUB71000 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.