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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9GD2JU••••••2018 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford ESCAPE build (47 vs 18).
47on this build
1780on the model
101builds in total
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 32Engine And Engine Cooling 12Power Train 6Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashSep 2026
On September 4, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, I was driving my 2018 Ford Escape SE (1.5L EcoBoost) and executing a left-hand turn across an intersection. Mid-turn, the vehicle suddenly lost all power, an "Engine Fault" warning message illuminated on the dashboard, and the…
EnginefireFeb 2026
The contact owned a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed flames coming from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked, and the contact and the passenger exited the vehicle. The contact stated that the…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2026
My liftgate will not open and there’s no emergency left to get it unlocked and this is a safety hazard
VisibilityMar 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the windshield wipers activated independently. Neither an independent mechanic nor the dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to…
Power TrainAug 2025
Coolant leaking into engine. Check engine light on. Codes p0302, p0316, u0140. I was told by the ford dealership that ran codes that the only correction for the issue is a full long block replacement
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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 1FMCU9GD2JUB15011 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.