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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9GX3EU••••••2014 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford ESCAPE build (30 vs 15).
30on this build
1977on the model
131builds in total
3involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 15Power Train 6Engine And Engine Cooling 4Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireAug 2020
The contact owned a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that antifreeze had been leaking out of his engine as his service engine light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken his vehicle twice to an independent mechanic and was given various reports on…
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was parking the vehicle, the driver noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment and a coolant odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact…
Power TrainFeb 2025
Initially diagnosed as a coolant leak due to requirement to constantly add coolant. There was no evidence of a leak. Shortly thereafter the car began experiencing hard starts and illumination of the check engine light (CEL). Code showed number 3 cylinder misfire. Subsequent…
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2023
Transmission fault error code. The transmission is not shifting into gear whether I am trying to go forward or backwards. I have been stranded twice within the last six months because of this issue
SteeringOct 2022
At mileage 56,449 alert came on "steering assist failure" and I had no power steering. I drove directly to Coconut Point Ford in Estero, Fl. 10/31/2022. Part was on backorder throughout the U.S. I was able to pick up my repaired auto on 11/18. Forums have mentioned multiple…
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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 1FMCU9GX3EUC97432 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.