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1FMCU9HD9JU••••••2018 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford ESCAPE build (34 vs 17).
34on this build
1730on the model
101builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 19Engine And Engine Cooling 7Power Train 6Exterior Lighting 3
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMay 2026
My engine needs to be replaced at 55,000 miles due to a known coolant leak issue that I had no knowledge of when I purchased the vehicle. The issue has been confirmed by the dealer. The vehicle shakes when turning on
Unknown Or OtherDec 2025
I purchased a 2018 Ford Escape from Metropolitan Ford dealership in Eden Prairie, MN on 5/15/2025. The very next day the engine light came on. I called them, made an appointment and brought it in thinking that it was a sensor. They checked it out and tried to charge me $1000 for…
Power TrainDec 2025
Multiple failures occurred while driving with my kids in the car from what we can tell an electrical system failure of the parking brake motor as well as a transmission failure it is unknown at this time whether the parking brake motor failed causing stress on the transmission…
Exterior LightingOct 2025
I have had to replace one or both headlights about every 14 months. The date below represents the latest time this has happened
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2025
The contact's son owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to pull into the nearby parking…
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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 1FMCU9HD9JUA85357 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.