2014 FORD Escape Titanium — VIN 1FMCU9J98EUB05609
VIN 1FMCU9J98EUB05609 decodes to a 2014 FORD Escape Titanium sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] with a 2.0L In-Line 4-cylinder engine, assembled in LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA). NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2014 FORD Escape model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
2014 FORD Escape Titanium specifications decoded from VIN 1FMCU9J98EUB05609
| VIN | 1FMCU9J98EUB05609 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Escape |
| Trim / series | Titanium |
| Body style | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] |
| Engine | 2.0L In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Doors | 4 |
| GVWR | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Plant of assembly | LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicle type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.
Safety recalls for the 2014 FORD Escape
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2014 FORD Escape model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- 18V471000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignit
- 14V239000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
- 17V472000 — SEAT BELTS: 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.
- 16V643000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: 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.
- 17V209000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
How to check VIN 1FMCU9J98EUB05609 before you buy
- Confirm the VIN reads 1FMCU9J98EUB05609 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches 1FMCU9J98EUB05609 exactly.
- Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2014, FORD, Escape, Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV], 2.0L In-Line 4-cylinder — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
- Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2014 FORD Escape model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
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Frequently asked questions
What vehicle is VIN 1FMCU9J98EUB05609?
VIN 1FMCU9J98EUB05609 is a 2014 FORD Escape Titanium built in LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA), according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.
Does the 2014 FORD Escape have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2014 FORD Escape model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
How do I get the full history for VIN 1FMCU9J98EUB05609?
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Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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