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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9HD2JU••••••2018 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford ESCAPE build (30 vs 17).
30on this build
1760on the model
101builds in total
Most reportedEngine 24Power Train 5Engine And Engine Cooling 4Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineAug 2026
The vehicle experienced a severe engine failure caused by coolant intrusion into cylinder #3, which requires a complete engine short block replacement. The vehicle became entirely unsafe to drive, presenting a sudden mechanical failure that put the safety of the occupants and…
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle misfiring, white some, hesitation. The engine light illuminated. Antifreeze leaking into the cylinder. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnostic code P0300 was read…
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2026
While driving on a highway the RPMS in my 2018 Ford Escape with 88,600 miles went up high without me touching the gas because I was coasting downhill & then once I pushed the gas pedal to resume normal speed it shifted real hard into gear but would not move, it just kept…
Power TrainOct 2025
My vehicle stooped running. I scheduled maintenance at Metro Ford. According to the diagnostic test completed at Metro Ford, there were powertrain issues. This diagnosis also appears on my Ford Motor Pass app. According to the service department at Metro Ford, coolant was…
WheelsSep 2019
When trying to change a flat tire it was determined that the lug nut wrench would not fit. The tow truck driver, and later the ford dealer service department, confirmed that ford has an issue with lug nuts "swelling' which renders your factory issued wrench unusable. This is a…
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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 1FMCU9HD2JUC24812 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.