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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMYU92143K••••••2003 Ford ESCAPE
That is about average for the 2003 Ford ESCAPE — 5 complaints per build across 98 builds.
6on this build
486on the model
98builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 3Steering 2Air Bags 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherDec 2016
There is a regional recall #14s02 ref# 14V165000. The recall is for the structure and members. The lower control arm corrosion. The frame is rusted out where the lower control arm bushing is connected. I cannot drive my vehicle at this time. I was doing a complete repair myself…
SteeringNov 2015
My wife owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving it down the road she noticed the steering was getting uncontrollable. She pulled the car off the road and called aaa for a tow. The car was towed to midas where we usually have our work done on our vehicles. Midas looked at the car…
Air BagsFeb 2014
The contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure however, they stated there were no recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
StructureAug 2013
The contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear driver side interior door was corroded and as a result, exhaust fumes were emitting into the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
SuspensionDec 2011
The contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side axle was fractured and the frame was corroded, and cracked. In…
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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 1FMYU92143KC45809 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.