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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9GX1EU••••••2014 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford ESCAPE build (46 vs 15).
46on this build
1988on the model
131builds in total
1involved a crash
9involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 24Power Train 11Electrical System 6Steering 5
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireMar 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. In addition, the contact stated that at times the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireMar 2024
The contact owned a 2014 Ford Escape. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a service appointment which included a system scan and replacement of the coolant valves. The contact stated that after the repair was completed and the mechanic was test-driving the…
Unknown Or OtherfireNov 2019
Current issue is head gasket overheated and blew. Coolant is internally leaking into the engine. Car blows out a ton of exhaust while driving and has the smell of coolant in it. I can't even drive on the highway anymore because the car overheats and limits my speed to 45 mph.…
SteeringcrashAug 2019
Driving down the street went to turn to the left and the power steering went out jumped the curb almost hit a family with a baby and apparently here's the artical of 914,000 recalls…
Electrical SystemDec 2025
I have a 2014 Ford escape 1.6 engine which was clearly on the recall list for engine coolant failure and my vehicle is showing all the signs I repaired some things changed the hoses and it keeps giving me the high engine light oil is mixing into the reservoir. I have not passed…
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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 1FMCU9GX1EUE32679 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.