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1FMCU9GX5EU••••••2014 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford ESCAPE build (37 vs 15).
37on this build
1994on the model
131builds in total
3involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 18Power Train 7Fuel/propulsion System 4Engine And Engine Cooling 3
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireJan 2019
The engine started on fire shortly after I started driving it home from work
EnginefireJun 2017
While my daughter was driving the car less than 10 minutes from home after just starting up for the morning in june 27, 2017 under hood started to smoke, caught on fire, an explosion sound and car burned up . Car had to be put out by fire department. Total loss per insurance…
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for an oil change, and the fluids were checked by the independent mechanic. When the vehicle was started several days later, the “Low Coolant" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the…
Fuel SystemJul 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate and lost automotive power. The check engine warning light had flashed on and off and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer…
Power TrainJun 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started stalling and reversing while the gear shifter was in drive(D). The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact was able to…
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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 1FMCU9GX5EUA32236 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.