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1FM5K7D80FG••••••2015 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2015 Ford EXPLORER build (31 vs 13).
31on this build
1711on the model
133builds in total
Most reportedStructure 8Steering 6Fuel/propulsion System 4Engine 4
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMay 2026
My Ford Explorer has less than 97,000 miles on it and im experiencing popping noises and slight play in steering. Upon inspecting the tie-rod I found that the rack and pinion had play in it. The vehicle hasn't been wrecked so there's no reason I should be losing my steering rack…
Back Over PreventionApr 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the camera was blank. The contact stated that occasionally the camera image was distorted. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V442000 (Back Over Prevention)…
StructureFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2015 FORD Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
SuspensionJun 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to turn left, and while driving over rough road surfaces, there was a sound like metal striking metal sound coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. The contact stated that while turning left caution…
VisibilityOct 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front windshield molding became fractured and started striking the front passenger’s side door glass. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was…
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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 1FM5K7D80FGA75379 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.