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Check by VIN: 1FMCU9HD4JUC66558Ford Escape 2018

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 21.09.2026

Cars / Ford / EscapeFree report · 09.10.2026
Ford Escape, photos from the listing
FORD · ESCAPE · III GENERATION (FL) · 2018
Ford Escape
2018

1,5 petrol · All-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeLvivUS market
Asking price9 500 $−3 100 $ to the market median
Mileage239 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine2 owners2 operations · since 07.2025
Needs attention2
Mileage239 000 kmabove the same-age median (135 000 km) · +77% Recalls4 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners2 owners in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: USA · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceBelow market−3 100 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

239 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+77% to the median 135 000 km), +99% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

4 campaigns for Ford Escape 2018. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

25 photos listing
Shown 5 of 25.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2018

Imported from abroad and registered

BC4052TX · Lviv Oblast · private person · black

Sold to a new owner

private person · black

Listing (active)

Today

price 9 500 $ · 239 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

2owners in Ukraine
2registration operations
1plate in records
01
Private person

26.07.2025 → 05.08.2026 · 1 y

Lviv Oblast

02
Private person Current

05.08.2026 → now · 2 mo

Registration operations · 2

DateOperation
05.08.2026Sold to a new owner
26.07.2025Imported from abroad and registered
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
05Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 96% of listings.

Below market
Asking price9 500 $this car
Median of similar listings12 600 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−3 100 $cheaper than the market median · −24,6%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 4 are cheaper than this car, 96 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−13%2015
−4%2016
−6%2017
this car's year2018
+1%2019
+31%2020
+40%2021

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −6% · year newer — +1%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage239 000 kmin the listing
For age+77%to the same-age median (135 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
239 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 104 000 km more · +77%
135 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 8 years
this car has 119 000 km more · +99%
120 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year1 270 $≈ 4 800 ₴/mo
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
30%17 000 ₴≈ $379
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · SUV
27%15 400 ₴≈ $343
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 2,5% of value per year (age 8 y)
25%14 100 ₴≈ $314
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 1,5 l
14%8 000 ₴≈ $178
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
5%2 600 ₴≈ $58
57 100 ₴≈ $1,273total per year · ≈ 4 800 ₴/mo (≈ $107/mo) 70% cash30% depreciation
40 100 ₴≈ $894cash costs · ≈ 3 300 ₴/mo (≈ $74/mo)everything except depreciation
17 000 ₴≈ $379depreciation · ≈ 1 400 ₴/mo (≈ $31/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 12 600 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 12 600 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of09.10.2026check date
PlateBC4052TXVIN 1FMCU9HD4JUC66558
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Ford Escape 2018

1FMCU9HD4JUC66558
RegionNorth America1st character: 1
CountryUSAWMI 1FM · Ford
Model year201810th character: J
PlantU11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–31FM · WMImanufacturer and countryUSA · Ford
  2. 4–8CU9HD · VDSbody, engine, trimEscape
  3. 94 · check digitvalid
  4. 10J · year code2018
  5. 11U · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17C66558 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format and check digitDecodes as: USA · FORD MOTOR COMPANYValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year4 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeFord
ModelEscape
GenerationIII generation (FL)
Production year2018 · 8 years
Engine1,5 l · petrol
DriveAWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodyEstate
ColourBlack
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

4 campaigns for Ford Escape 2018

by model and year
AirbagsBrakesTransmissionEquipment
Airbags№ 17V803000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44.

Brakes№ 18V104000check VIN
Campaign description

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.

Transmission№ 22V413000check VIN
Campaign description

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Equipment№ 26V011000check VIN
Campaign description

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
13Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 09.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine2 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 13.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 09.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Ford Escape 2018 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Ford Escape 2018: VIN 1FMCU9HD4JUC66558, production year 2018, mileage 239k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $9,500. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $10,495 to $14,740 with a median of $12,600, and this offer is below the market: 25% under the median. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history.

Insight: The price is abnormally low — a higher risk of hidden problems.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 2, transfers — 1, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — under a year. The latest recorded operation: Imported from abroad and registered on 26.07.2025. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (2) — typical for the car’s age. There were transfers but the plate stayed the same — the history was not broken up by plate changes. The car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.