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1fmcu03g79ka***** VIN lookup for 2009 FORD ESCAPE (1fmcu03g79ka04893)
1fmcu03g79ka04893 VIN is assigned
to 2009 FORD ESCAPE .
It is a MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) .
It was manufactured in FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA.
This FORD uses Gasoline and it's
engine
has 6 Cylinders with 240 HP.
This 2009 ESCAPE is a
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV).
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| Air Bag Loc Curtain | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Side | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Displacement CC | 3000.0 |
| Displacement CI | 183.07123228419 |
| Displacement L | 3.0 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine HP | 240 |
| Engine KW | 178.9680 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| GVWR | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Make | FORD |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA |
| Manufacturer Id | 976 |
| Model | Escape |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| NCSA Body Type | Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize") |
| NCSA Make | Ford |
| NCSA Model | Escape |
| Other Engine Info | 4V |
| Plant City | Kansas City; Claycomo |
| Plant Country | United States (USA) |
| Plant State | Missouri |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | XLT |
| TPMS | Direct |
| VIN | 1FMCU03G79KA04893 |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Driver Complaints
Recalls
September 03 , 2010 NHTSA Campaign Number: 10E043000
EQUIPMENT
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Manufacturer: MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 294
Description:
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MARATHON SEAT COVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON GENERAL MOTORS, FORD, CHRYSLER, TOYOTA, OR NISSAN VEHICLES.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
May 29 , 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 740,878
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
June 03 , 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15E045000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Timken Company
Components: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 576
Description:
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Remedy:
Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.