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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K7D88JG••••••2018 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford EXPLORER build (18 vs 5).
18on this build
705on the model
142builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedStructure 10Engine 2Electrical System 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMay 2022
When driving the car I corrected to move further to the left on the road. In doing so it felt like I ran over something and all of a sudden the car accelerated (initially I was driving around 20-25 mph) and I struck a tree. I sustained a T Spine fracture and was hospitalized for…
Power TrainJul 2026
My transmission, like several others' I have spoken to, is about to lose reverse. The incident happened when i encountered a problem on the road and was UNABLE to put my car in reverse. I have taken it to several dealerships and nothing is ever done, it's been going on for…
StructureMay 2026
The driver’s side B-pillar popped off while driving on the highway at appx. 65mph. It snapped in half. The top portion is gone but the wired portion with the keypad is remaining still. The passenger side looks like it may come off as well
Unknown Or OtherJan 2024
I purchased the 2018 Ford Explorer and it worked fine there were no issues when I bought it on 7/8/2024 as of 2/14/25 the coolant leaks and I have been adding coolant like crazy. Are there any defective parts on the 2018 Ford Explorer? I had only a 90 day warranty through CARMAX
Electrical SystemAug 2020
In march 2018 I bought a brand new 2018 explorer. In november 2019 my security system started going off on it's own without any disturbance to the vehicle or me touching my keys. The next day the battery was dead and the ford service center told me my battery was dead due to a…
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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 1FM5K7D88JGA12975 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.