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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9J93LU••••••2020 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2020 Ford ESCAPE build (20 vs 12).
20on this build
1514on the model
122builds in total
Most reportedStructure 5Power Train 5Electrical System 3Forward Collision Avoidance 3
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainSep 2025
Summary: Failure of AWD/transfer case control module causing loss of multiple safety and driveline functions. Vehicle is currently being repaired at Ford dealership so will have already been corrected. While driving, multiple dash warnings appeared: “Service AdvanceTrac,” “AWD…
VisibilityAug 2025
Was opening the sunroof cover and one side of the tracks came off. It will not close all the way now
Unknown Or OtherJul 2025
The exhaust gas cooler (EGR) leaked coolant into the intake manifold and mixed with oil causing the engine over-temperature light to come on, a burning smell from the engine bay, loss of power while driving and while smoke to billow from the exhaust. I had my escape towed to the…
StructureApr 2025
Got the car with many problems . Last recent problems purge cvavle, leak in emission, air make loud sounds . Now it’s my door was making popping noises when closing or opening, now the door doesn’t shut at all. No incident happen, just happen by itself
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2025
The vehicle has 27,500 miles on it. Based on what the dealership repair group mentioned, there is an issue with Pa. Purge valve. The part # is #FO LX6Z-9D289-SH TUBE ASY - FUEL VAPO. Since the car has such a low mileage, this repair should be covered under the warrantee
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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 1FMCU9J93LUB20290 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.