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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K7F82FG••••••2015 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2015 Ford EXPLORER — 13 complaints per build across 133 builds.
19on this build
1672on the model
133builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedStructure 8Back Over Prevention 3Visibility/wiper 2Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingcrashAug 2017
The contact owned a 2015 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, the driver fainted from carbon monoxide entering the vehicle. As a result, the driver crashed into two vehicles before stopping on the side of the road. The driver sustained back pains, which required medical…
Carry HandleFeb 2026
We have a onefit. Our seat cover will not cover part of the head rest and he is able to pick and scratch at the Styrofoam. Even caught him trying to eat it. This has happened on several occasions. We have had to stop using the seat
StructureOct 2025
The contact's mother owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
Back Over PreventionApr 2023
Rear camera is faulty. Screen will “roll” like bad movie film. Sometimes it’s a black screen. Sometimes the screen doesn’t change at all and says to contact dealer
SteeringAug 2022
The power steering went out while I was driving. I had to hold the steering wheel all the way to the left just to go straight. Had the car towed to the dealership where I was informed the repair would cost $3000 and Ford will not cover any of it. Was told that Ford does not even…
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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 1FM5K7F82FGC63253 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.