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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9EG6CK••••••2012 Ford ESCAPE
That is about average for the 2012 Ford ESCAPE — 5 complaints per build across 113 builds.
6on this build
522on the model
113builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJan 2014
The contact owned a 2012 ford escape. The contact was entering a residential driveway at an unknown speed when the brake pedal was engaged but the pedal failed. The vehicle failed to stop and the contact crashed into a residential deck. The air bags failed to deploy however,…
SteeringSep 2018
2012 ford escape. Consumer writes with concerns with electric power streering and if recall is necessary. *as
StructureAug 2018
Rusting of the rear inner wheels well and fenders over both wheels. If not repaired could lead to exhaust migrating into the passenger area of the car
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2018
Received recall notice 16V-777; called dealership parts not available even though notice states parts are now available. Dealership says to call back in two weeks. Call back in two weeks parts are still not available. Call ford headquarters they say they cannot do anything I…
Fuel SystemOct 2016
The contact owns a 2012 ford escape. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system) was received in october of 2016. After contacting the dealer (cortese ford, 2500 w henrietta rd, rochester, ny 14623), the contact was informed that…
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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 1FMCU9EG6CKB77068 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.