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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU9D70AKA12020 · Checked Aug 19, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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1FMCU9D70AK•••••• 2010 Ford ESCAPE

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1783on the model
163builds in total
Most reported Visibility 2 Structure 2 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Power Train 1

What owners of this build wrote

Steering Mar 2022
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started to veer to the right independently. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…
Unknown Or Other Oct 2019
Igniton switch fails to work half the time turn key will not start without excessive tries
Fuel/propulsion System Dec 2017
Sending unit is cracked around the mounting ring and leaking fuel after filling tank
Visibility Jun 2014
The rear windshield exploded while I was parked. I was behind the car and was showered with glass as were my personal items in the back of the car
Power Train Nov 2012
While traveling at hwy speed accelerated to pass slow vehicle, vehicle was delayed going into passing gear and clunked into passing gear. Had to let off accelerator to upshift into 6th gear. We would like to know if there has been an opened campaign for this issue
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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 1FMCU9D70AKA12020 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.