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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9DG6CK••••••2012 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford ESCAPE build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
522on the model
113builds in total
Most reportedSteering 3Seat Belts 3Service Brakes 2Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemApr 2024
This is a second car so don't drive it every day -- first incident occurred back in 2023 driving in town and car stopped!! Rolled to side and it started back up -- this happened several times and was very hesitant to drive on any highways. Several days the car would not start --…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2021
12/3/2020 Recall 16S41-Fuel Delivery Module Flange Replacement was performed on vehicle at Ford Dealership. Upon starting the vehicle, I noticed a long crank & engine light was on. Technician advised the issue would resolve itself in a few days. It did not. 12/16/2020 Returned…
Service BrakesApr 2021
Brake booster pump failed during highway drive to work. Brake pedal became soft. Stopping car became difficult. After booster pump was replaced, front brakes began to stick causing brakes to overheat. ABS/hcu control module also required replacement. Ford does not currently…
SteeringJan 2021
Turning the vehicle becomes very strenuous/heavy while driving at lower speeds (into parking lots, driveways, etc). Difficulty turning is noticed mostly during right hand turns. The steering wheel also will not turn itself back after making a turn. All of the issues I have…
Seat BeltsDec 2019
The passenger front seat keeps locking and makes it so you can't move and the only way to get it to release is by undoing the seatbeat
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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 1FMCU9DG6CKC25461 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.