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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU94104KB25899 · Checked Aug 16, 2026
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1FMCU94104K•••••• 2004 Ford ESCAPE

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428on the model
146builds in total
Most reported Suspension 3 Structure 2 Wheels 1 Steering 1

What owners of this build wrote

Structure Mar 2017
The contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began to shake violently without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was…
Steering Mar 2015
While driving on a rough road I noticed a rattling in the rear compartment that I had never heard before. When I investigated I found the right rear wheel well had disintegrated from rust damage and the shock is now floating basically freely which is causing the noise. I am…
Suspension Jul 2014
The contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated while driving various speeds he heard an abnormal sound coming from the right rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact discovered that right rear wheel well was covered with rust causing the shocks to fail. An…
Suspension May 2014
Right rear suspension shock absorber mount detached and pushed through body of vehicle. Vehicle now is unstable and dangerous

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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 1FMCU94104KB25899 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.