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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU9EG7BKB29593 · Checked Sep 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 25

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1FMCU9EG7BK•••••• 2011 Ford ESCAPE

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford ESCAPE build (25 vs 8).

25on this build
1181on the model
143builds in total
Most reported Power Train 7 Steering 7 Vehicle Speed Control 6 Fuel/propulsion System 6

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Steering Aug 2026
I have a 2011 Ford Escape AWD 3.0 engine. I took it for NY state inspection and it fails due the right side front subframe is rusted and unsafe. Ford has a recall on models up to 2004 but this vehicle has the same issue of the A/C draining on it causing the rust. I have been an…
Suspension Jun 2023
Subframe rusted only on passenger side front where the weld is to hold/ support the passenger front wheel. It snapped and wheel was completely free/ had no control over it and causing the front axle to snap
Power Train May 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the front driver side wheel seized and would not release. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured wheel dimension as a result the dimensions needed to be…
Visibility/wiper Jul 2019
The contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving 75 mph, the entire rear liftgate window shattered. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed one hinge was holding one side of the liftgate window before detaching completely. The contact stated that…
Fuel/propulsion System Jan 2018
The contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer (wendle ford, 9000 n division st, spokane, wa 99218, (509) 484-4800) scheduled an appointment and indicated later that the part was not…
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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 1FMCU9EG7BKB29593 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.