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1FMCU9GDXHU••••••2017 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford ESCAPE build (42 vs 23).
42on this build
2595on the model
113builds in total
Most reportedEngine 21Power Train 11Engine And Engine Cooling 9Structure 2
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. While driving in traffic and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and was choking and hesitating. The…
EngineMay 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and lost motive power. The vehicle was coasted to the next town, approximately a mile and a half away. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2026
My low beam headlights for the past year burn out every 4 to 6 weeks. In the past 3 months, they began to burn out every 2 to 3 weeks. Recently I went to have my headlight changed once again and they told me that the headlight assembly kits were actually burnt/melted and would…
Power TrainAug 2025
While driving the shifting became sluggish and the vehicle would surge/catch when shifting then while driving home the Escape just quickly slowed and stopped on a busy road. We could not get it to go forward, so we shifted to reverse in traffic to get the car off to the side of…
Fuel SystemOct 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced.…
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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 1FMCU9GDXHUC75597 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.