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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU9J97KUA41557 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 10

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1FMCU9J97KU•••••• 2019 Ford ESCAPE

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2019 Ford ESCAPE build (10 vs 6).

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538on the model
96builds in total
Most reported Engine 8 Power Train 4 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Back Over Prevention 1

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Power Train Apr 2026
Cylinder 4 misfire code caused a check engine light. Brought to mechanic who replaced all spark plugs and the cylinder 4 coil pack. The code came back later that day. I started noticing a low coolant level and one instance of white smoke on startup. I brought the vehicle to the…
Engine Apr 2026
Engine failure due to overheating and leaking antifreeze but not a viable leak Misfire cylinder 1 and 3 repeatedly White smoke
Power Train Dec 2025
Coolant intrusion into Cylinders 2 and 3
Engine Jun 2025
White smoke coming out of exhaust smelled of antifreeze. Took to Ford dealer in Eagle River, Wisconsin: Dealer found coolant in #1 cylinder and wrote on receipt - headgasket block failure, recommend replacing engine. Service writer said this is due to a defect in engine block…
Engine Mar 2025
I finally was able to get my Ford Escape into a Ford dealership to be inspected and they confirmed that I will need an entire engine replacement because coolant is leaking into cylinder 3. This is exactly the same engine Ford recalled on the 1.5 but not on the 2.0 yet and my…
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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 1FMCU9J97KUA41557 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.