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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1FMCU9G97HU••••••2017 Ford ESCAPE
That is about average for the 2017 Ford ESCAPE — 23 complaints per build across 113 builds.
27on this build
2610on the model
113builds in total
Most reportedEngine 21Power Train 3Engine And Engine Cooling 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJul 2026
Coolant leaking into cylinder confirmed by independent mechanic. Unable to clear code P0303. This is a documented problem with this make model with eco-boost engines but Ford claims my car is not included in recall although i do have the eco-boost and make model and year. Need…
Power TrainJun 2026
Transmission, AAMCO inspected and verified, no warnings just grinding noise and jerking of vehicle
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, prompting the to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to…
WheelsAug 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while having a routine brake check, the mechanic was not able to remove the lug nuts on all four wheels. The dealer stated was aware of the failure but stated there was no recall for the failure. The dealer recommended the…
Electrical SystemFeb 2023
My low beam headlights go out about every 60 days. I find myself having to drive home... Once with both lights failing at the same time. This is discussed in many on-line forums and seems to be a common problem with this car
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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 1FMCU9G97HUD93344 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.