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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU9J94KUA02490 · Checked Aug 7, 2026
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1FMCU9J94KU•••••• 2019 Ford ESCAPE

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2019 Ford ESCAPE build (9 vs 6).

9on this build
538on the model
96builds in total
Most reported Engine 4 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Forward Collision Avoidance 1 Structure 1

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Engine Jun 2026
My check engine came on my vehicle and had it checked out and I was informed that coolant is getting into the third cylinder and I was informed this is an ongoing issue with these escapes and Ford is aware of the flaw but never did a recall for it. This is a very costly expense…
Engine And Engine Cooling Mar 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle jerked, and white smoke was coming from the exhaust. The…
Power Train Oct 2024
While driving once I exited off the highway the rpm gauge was going up and down before I could exit onto a secondary highway. If I would have continued on the highway and loss acceleration I would have been in danger as well as other drivers because I no longer had control of…
Visibility/wiper Jan 2023
We bought this new Ford Escape at Malloy Ford in December 2019. It now has just under 21,000 miles. We have never had any prior wiper problem. Our Escape is a Titanium model with intermittent wipers that adjust automatically to whatever speed is needed to clear whatever amount…
Structure Feb 2020
When you hit the button to close the liftgate it doesn't usually latch. Many times I have to manually close it because when I push the button the liftgate will close down but it won't latch. I have taken the vehicle to a ford dealer 2x. The first time they confirmed the issue…
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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 1FMCU9J94KUA02490 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.