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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9G92HU••••••2017 Ford ESCAPE
That is about average for the 2017 Ford ESCAPE — 23 complaints per build across 113 builds.
32on this build
2624on the model
113builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 24Engine And Engine Cooling 8Power Train 5Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainfireJan 2024
I have a problem with my coolant leaking in the engine of my 2017 Ford Escape SE. Case, [XXX] is from ford I have contacted ford several times on this issue. My vehicle is currently in the shop now since 11/14/2023. Ford says they are not going to fix my vehicle and it's a known…
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was idling rough while driving. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the engine coolant was extremely low.…
EngineMay 2026
Engine overheated, dashboard told driver stop immediately, find somewhere safe to pull over. I filled it with coolant and took it to my local Chevy dealer. They told me the long block was porous, coolant was getting into the cylinder and my engine needed to be replaced. There is…
Exterior LightingDec 2025
While driving vehicle at night on [XXX] to Richmond, VA my headlights both stopped working completely. The only way I could see was by turning on my high beam headlights. The high beam headlights worked fine. There was no warning lights, no sounds, the interior lights and…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2025
Engine light came on while in traffic. Took Ford Escape to Tire Discounters, they replaced spark plugs and wires. Drove 200 miles, engine light back on. Not knowing problem and taking it to Grimer Tire, found out engine was cracked. Called several mechanics and found 2017 Ford…
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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 1FMCU9G92HUB51836 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.