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1FM5K7DH7GG••••••2016 Ford EXPLORER
This build is quieter than most: 6 complaints against 12 for the average 2016 Ford EXPLORER build.
6on this build
2363on the model
194builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Vehicle Speed Control 2Power Train 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureMar 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V347000 (STRUCTURE); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the passenger’s…
EngineJan 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and the engine was misfiring. The wrench warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle had not been…
SuspensionJun 2019
The contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V435000 (suspension). The contact called mcclary ford at 866-644-9524 (located at 1104 u.s. Highway 72 east, athens, al 35611) and was informed that the parts were not available.…
Power TrainOct 2018
During acceleration, a brief pause in acceleration or down shifting of gears. Feels like the transmission is slipping. Usually noticed during 30 minutes of normal driving conditions
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2017
When driving especially on freeway, the vehicle starts to stall and takes time to find the speed. It's come close to accidents as I've tried to get over in time when merging. Has happened so far more than 5 times. Sometime it happens as soon as you enter the freeway
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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 1FM5K7DH7GGC98343 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.