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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K7D83HG••••••2017 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 5.1× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford EXPLORER build (45 vs 9).
45on this build
1611on the model
181builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedStructure 20Engine 5Engine And Engine Cooling 2Seat Belts 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireDec 2018
The contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While driving, a burning odor emitted through the vents of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called autonation ford scottsdale at (480) 630-2827 (located at 8555 e frank lloyd wright blvd, scottsdale, az…
StructureMar 2026
The pillers where in inspected by the dealership and determined that they need to be replaced and one of the recalls have been for over 2 years and the other is for over 8 months. I called Ford and they just told me the parts are still not availabe as the dealer Walker Ford in…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2026
When driving my car, you can hear wind noise like the windows are down and it's loud enough to where I can't hear my kids most of the time when they need something from the backseats. These two recalls have been in place since May 2025 and there is still no remedy to fix this…
Power TrainOct 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle hesitated before responding as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating and was jerking into gear. The…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the exterior trims on the front passenger's side and the front driver's side windows were detaching. Additionally, the contact stated that while his wife was driving 75 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering and lost…
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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 1FM5K7D83HGD55607 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.