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1fmcu0g78fuc***** VIN lookup for 2015 FORD ESCAPE (1fmcu0g78fuc10993)
1fmcu0g78fuc10993 VIN is assigned
to 2015 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 4 Cylinders with 168 HP.
This 2015 ESCAPE is a
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV).
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| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Knee | Driver Seat Only |
| Air Bag Loc Side | 1st & 2nd Rows |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Displacement CC | 2500.0 |
| Displacement CI | 152.55936023683 |
| Displacement L | 2.5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine HP | 168 |
| Engine KW | 125.2776 |
| 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 | 2015 |
| NCSA Body Type | Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize") |
| NCSA Make | Ford |
| NCSA Model | Escape |
| Other Engine Info | iVCT Premium Fuel |
| Plant City | Louisville |
| Plant Company Name | Louisville Assembly |
| Plant Country | United States (USA) |
| Plant State | Kentucky |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| TPMS | Direct |
| Trim | SE |
| VIN | 1FMCU0G78FUC04000 |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Driver Complaints
Recalls
July 08 , 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V436000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 374,781
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.
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 24 , 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V406000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 184,519
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03.
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.
September 06 , 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V643000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,046,297
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
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.
July 25 , 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V472000
SEAT BELTS
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 94,605
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
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.
July 25 , 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V472000
SEATS
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 94,605
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
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 08 , 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,147,323
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. This recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
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 08 , 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,147,323
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. This recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
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 08 , 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,147,323
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. This recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
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 08 , 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,147,323
Description:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. This recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
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.