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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FM5K7D86HGD41913 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 21

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1FM5K7D86HG•••••• 2017 Ford EXPLORER

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford EXPLORER build (21 vs 9).

21on this build
1624on the model
182builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Structure 8 Engine 2 Electrical System 2 Steering 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Oct 2022
Husband returning home, pulled into carport and as he removed foot from accelerator to brake, accelerator pedal kept accelerating. This caused explorer to hit carport awning, classic 65 mustang, 2007 Harley and shed. Airbags did not work. Accelerator is still pressed to…
Unknown Or Other May 2025
Water pump has gone out, and is a known issue with the explorers, plus they have made these very difficult to to replace and require partial engine tear down
Structure Jan 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the B-pillar trim was loose. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet…
Electrical System Jun 2024
My instrument panel completely went blank, flickering and when the car is shut off it continues to click, I'm having to disconnect battery when exiting the vehicle. I have no speedometer, oil gauge, temperature gage. I have no way of knowing my speed when driving. This vehicle…
Engine And Engine Cooling Sep 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after moving the vehicle in the driveway, she became aware of a puddle of coolant had formed under the engine compartment. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir and noticed that a puddle had formed. The contact…
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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 1FM5K7D86HGD41913 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.