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1FM5K7D82EG••••••2014 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford EXPLORER build (26 vs 12).
26on this build
1605on the model
135builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 13Engine 4Structure 3Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJan 2026
On January 8, 2026, my 2014 Ford Explorer (VIN: [XXX] ) caught fire without warning. The vehicle was parked in my garage prior to departure. When I pulled the vehicle out to leave, I noticed something burning on the garage floor. I briefly returned inside to extinguish that…
StructureFeb 2026
The contact owns a 2014 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
SteeringJan 2026
Power Steering stopped working. Error messages shown are "Power Steering Assist Fault" and "Service AdvanceTrac"
Back Over PreventionOct 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera system independently powered on and off. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
EngineSep 2018
All recommended repairs have been completed on the ford explorer and exhaust fumes are still present in the cabin
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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 1FM5K7D82EGB93979 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.