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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU9JD9HUB44251 · Checked Oct 10, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 11

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1FMCU9JD9HU•••••• 2017 Ford ESCAPE

This build is quieter than most: 11 complaints against 23 for the average 2017 Ford ESCAPE build.

11on this build
2624on the model
113builds in total
Most reported Engine 5 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Power Train 2 Electrical System 1

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Engine Oct 2025
I was informed by the Ford Dealership that I needed new engine. I have spoke to 2 mechanics ( my local mechanic who has 2 Ford Escape with engine failures and the other mechanic from DCH Ford who had 3 engine failures) I see there is no recall but with 5 Ford Escape engine…
Engine And Engine Cooling May 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the dealer was servicing the vehicle, the dealer noticed that coolant was leaking into the engine. The dealer diagnosed that the head gasket had failed, causing coolant to leak into the engine cylinder, and the spark…
Seat Belts Jan 2025
2017 Ford Escape In 2025 driver's side front seat belt would not retract. Car taken to Balise Ford in Hyannis, MA. Balise Ford did an inspection (for which a charge was imposed) to determine if repair can be done. Seat belt could not be repaired and needed to be replaced.…
Power Train Dec 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at various speeds, the transmission was slipping into gear, and the vehicle started to jerk while accelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local…
Electrical System May 2017
Fords 1.5l engine has a fuel in oil. Even after oil change after car driven just 30 miles highway miles oil had almost a quart of fuel in it. Turbo is burning coolant. Every two weeks have to add coolant to reservoir because turbo is burning it. Transmission whines very loud on…
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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 1FMCU9JD9HUB44251 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.