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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU9G66LUB61798 · Checked Aug 12, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 33

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1FMCU9G66LU•••••• 2020 Ford ESCAPE

This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2020 Ford ESCAPE build (33 vs 12).

33on this build
1450on the model
122builds in total
Most reported Structure 15 Fuel System 5 Gasoline 5 Electrical System 5

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Fuel System Sep 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not…
Engine Aug 2025
Based on the current recall for the 2020 Ford Escape, fuel injectors could crack, become hot and further leading to a fire under the hood. This letter of notice was sent in August 2025, its now nearly 2026 with zero repair in order. This is a huge safety issue, having a recall…
Unknown Or Other Aug 2025
One of two current recalls for this vehicle has no "remedy" or no "parts". Its a major recall and could honestly do some incredibly serious damage if it was to catch fire. Those of use that have a family, this is absolutely not safe to be driving
Steering Dec 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the ABS and Traction Control warning messages had been displayed and the power steering had failed causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in each direction. The vehicle was…
Power Train Nov 2024
The awd module is faulty. It's causing thr collision assistance, the lane assistance, the awd and a few other things to not work or throw a faulty warning. I've been doing some digging and it seems to be a very common thing. The ford escape titanium is already in recall I…
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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 1FMCU9G66LUB61798 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.