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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9G90HU••••••2017 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford ESCAPE build (42 vs 23).
42on this build
2638on the model
113builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 31Engine And Engine Cooling 9Power Train 6Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMar 2021
I was struck on the drivers side front tire/bumper area by a car est at 30mph while I was going less than 10mph. Air bags did not deploy anywhere on my vehicle and my car is totaled. Brand new engine put in approx 1000miles ago and wondering if sensors got thrown off? Tow…
EngineSep 2026
Coolant leaks internally into the engine cylinders. This is resulting in needing a full engine replacement for 15,000. It has been confirmed by the dealership. The check engine light came on
Electrical SystemJun 2026
While driving on the highway at speed of 65-70 mph, there was a loud and felt "clunk" and immediate loss of power. Dashboard screen said "faulty engine service immediately" and warning bells came on. Frightened, I immediately pulled over in the shouldee of the highway and turned…
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. A code scanner was used and retrieved a code for a misfire in cylinder r#3. Upon additional inspection, the contact became aware of excessive coolant…
Power TrainMay 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, attempting to go uphill, the vehicle failed to shift gear and surged. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission…
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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 1FMCU9G90HUC03691 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.