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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9GXXFU••••••2015 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2015 Ford ESCAPE build (23 vs 9).
23on this build
1064on the model
124builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 9Steering 3Engine 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashSep 2023
Electric power steering intermittently loses communication with module. It's very dangerous. Just driving straight down the road or making a turn it cuts out and it's like a ghost grabs the wheels and jerks you off the road or into oncoming traffic. I've hit guardrails and many…
Power TrainNov 2025
We had to replace the engine about 4 years ago and we’re still getting gas smell into the cabin. About 3 years ago, we broke down on the road because the transmission quit. All our repairs have been done through Ford service department. We are now broke down again because of the…
EngineJan 2025
The engine in my 2015 Ford Escape failed due to coolant intrusion leading to the long block and coolant system needing to be replaced. The problem was diagnosed by the Ford service technician and Ford service advisor when it was taken in for service after the heating system…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her daughter was operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…
StructureFeb 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon entering the rear passenger’s door, the contact became aware that the door failed to securely latch closed. The door-ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent…
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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 1FMCU9GXXFUA53214 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.