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1FMCU9J98JU••••••2018 Ford ESCAPE
This build is quieter than most: 9 complaints against 17 for the average 2018 Ford ESCAPE build.
9on this build
1689on the model
101builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Steering 1Power Train 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJan 2026
I bought my 2018 for escape less than 2 years ago from carmax. I have 79,000 miles on it currently and have kept up with all the regular maintenance and upkeep. I had gotten an oil change and coolant flush in two days after this work had been completed. The check engine light…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2025
Faulty purge valve control valve. Which is a common issue with the 2018 Ford Escape and there is an active recall for this issue. However my car was not included and I’m experiencing this issue
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts, with the check engine warning light…
Power TrainOct 2023
Head or head gasket leaking and causing engine failure
SteeringNov 2022
Today for the second time the vehicle power steering failed at approx 40 mph. The service engine / Fault light then lighted. I pulled over and restarted the car (since this worked last time) and the power steering came back. After the first occurrence about 2 months ago we…
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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 1FMCU9J98JUB17768 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.