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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K7B81DG••••••2013 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2013 Ford EXPLORER — 13 complaints per build across 162 builds.
19on this build
2115on the model
162builds in total
Most reportedSteering 7Suspension 4Electrical System 3Latches/locks/linkages 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringFeb 2024
Power steering became very hard and got stuck suddenly while driving, very dangerous. Was very difficult to steer the car or move the steering even an inch. Good that was driving at low speed, otherwise could have been an accident. After 2 days it started showing warning message…
StructureDec 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior A-pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The contact stated that the A-pillar trim flew off, and the contact was unable to go back to locate the trim. In…
Fuel SystemJul 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made…
Electrical SystemJan 2020
Lights and passenger door ajar stay on. Lights don't turn off when backing up or until driving forward at a certain speed. Locks unlock by themselves. Lights will randomly turn on when no one is by the car. Have 3 little kids need a car that should be reliable to lock the door…
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2019
When driving (various speeds high was 70 mph - low was 25 mph - various roadways) vehicle loses power goes down to about 5 miles per hour - check engine lights comes on-- message "see manual". Happened intermittently for 5 months initially one time- may go a month before happens…
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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 1FM5K7B81DGC58045 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.