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1FMCU9GX4GU••••••2016 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford ESCAPE build (18 vs 9).
18on this build
1071on the model
117builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 6Fuel/propulsion System 3Engine 3Back Over Prevention 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashFeb 2017
The contact owns a 2016 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt failed to lock, which caused him to be ejected from his seat. The contact struck the steering wheel and the…
Power TrainJun 2026
I was driving home on se stark to go to 60 uh then turn into burnside I was going 30 Mph per speed limit then all the sudden it jerked and slowed down very unsafe when the transmission just went slow and I had no warning or light never came on to say need transmission service.…
Electrical SystemNov 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon opening the liftgate, the liftgate started closing unintendedly and struck the contact on the head. There was no injury sustained. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA…
Back Over PreventionSep 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera system failure message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:…
EngineSep 2024
Ford Escape is experiencing multiple symptoms: * Fuel smell in the cabin * Sluggish acceleration * Hard start (cranks several seconds without ignition) after refueling * (RARE) Engine stall when coming to a stop
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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 1FMCU9GX4GUB75150 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.