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1FMCU93G39K••••••2009 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2009 Ford ESCAPE build (23 vs 10).
23on this build
1507on the model
154builds in total
Most reportedSteering 11Engine 6Power Train 5Vehicle Speed Control 4
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringFeb 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking lot at 20-25 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was turned off and restarted the vehicle several times; however, the failure persisted. The contact was able to…
EngineDec 2018
The wrench light on the dash comes on and the car will suddenly stall while I am driving it. It just shuts down without warning--no engine problems apparent, like sputtering or any other warning sign. It is scary, as I have almost been rear-ended twice. I put it in neutral and…
Power TrainSep 2018
Vehicle stalls/shuts off randomly while in motion driving. This has happened several times while on side streets and on the highway. Recently happened twice within 30 minutes. Extremely dangerous
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2018
Engine turns off when driving. This happens at different speeds in varying conditions; ie. Driving slow, driving fast, on the highway on side streets
Unknown Or OtherJun 2015
When attempting to close the rear widow glass literally exploded prior to actually shutting
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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 1FMCU93G39KB80778 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.