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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMCU9J98HU••••••2017 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford ESCAPE build (40 vs 23).
40on this build
2624on the model
113builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 22Engine And Engine Cooling 6Power Train 5Wheels 3
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2026
Purchased this vehicle in April of this year for my granddaughter. Check engine light came during test drive. Was told it needed some oil added and that took care of the issue. Soon after the check engine light continued so I made an appointment with auto mechanic. Code reads a…
Exterior LightingJan 2026
It is only the low beams, but every couple months, the passenger side goes out. Then within 3 weeks to 2 months later the driver's side goes out. This has been happening since a month after I bought the car in 2021. This does not matter if they are changed individually when one…
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH in a parking area, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine and the low coolant warning lights…
Power TrainJun 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle vibrated and jerked. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and the pump for the torque…
Service BrakesSep 2023
Emergency brake sets itself. Car won't start. Takes many attempts to get brake to release and be able to drive car
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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 1FMCU9J98HUB55303 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.