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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9J96HU••••••2017 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford ESCAPE build (40 vs 23).
40on this build
2595on the model
113builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 27Engine And Engine Cooling 5Wheels 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginecrashDec 2021
The contact called on behalf of her husband, who owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that her husband was approaching a stop sign at 5 MPH, and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal with…
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced rough start-ups with the check engine warning light remaining illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with a cracked cylinder. The contact was advised…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2025
While driving the car- the front end started to shake and the check engine light came on. Took it to our local Ford dealership and the advised that it was a cylinder 2 misfire when they diagnosed. They advised that the engine block is porous and the coolant slowly leaks into the…
Power TrainMar 2024
Good morning, yesterday I noticed that the engine is not running smoothly when starting (i.e. When it is cold). The yellow engine light came on. Errors 0301 and 0316 were detected in the car workshop. Most likely, the engine head was cracked or the head gasket was damaged.…
Exterior LightingFeb 2024
Rh and Lh low beam headlamps keep burning out have replaced the bulbs in both lamps 3 times in 9 months issue causing sudden problem driving at night currently now found the connector on both lamps have melted and required replacing Dealer wanted $3500 to replace both headlamp…
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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 1FMCU9J96HUA33538 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.