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1FMCU9GX0DU••••••2013 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID
This build draws 26.0× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID build (39 vs 2).
39on this build
3on the model
2builds in total
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 24Electrical System 6Power Train 5Steering 3
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireDec 2022
The fuel line caught fire while driving under normal load. There is no active recall on this model any longer, but had one years ago for same issue. This vehicle has 89k miles, serviced regularly, and fire
Air BagscrashJun 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while on the highway during rush hour driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle behind failed to slow down causing her to crash into the vehicle in front when her vehicle was rear-ended. The contact stated the seat belt's pretensions…
EnginefireSep 2016
I purchased my 2013 ford escape july 2015 and for the year I had it I was fairly pleased. I had heard the horror stories about these cars catching fire and was aware of the recalls. I had been to a ford dealership back in june for a tune-up and assured all recalls had been done…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the warning light indicating that the Engine was Overheating was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the engine had overheated. The contact filled the…
Latches/locks/linkagesJul 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear liftgate door erroneously became unlatched and opened. The contact later discovered that the rear liftgate locking mechanism was faulty and the liftgate door would not remain…
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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 1FMCU9GX0DUD74319 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.