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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FM5K7F8XHGC61169 · Checked Oct 6, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 10

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1FM5K7F8XHG•••••• 2017 Ford EXPLORER

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1645on the model
182builds in total
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Engine 2 Structure 2 Steering 1

What owners of this build wrote

Structure May 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the passenger’s…
Air Bags Apr 2025
The air bag light is illuminated as a result of a worn/damaged connection to the rear inflatable seat belt connector
Back Over Prevention Mar 2024
In 2019 with 55,000 miles on my 2017 Ford Explorer limited the screen which displays the front and rear cameras stopped working. After taking in for repair we had to replace the APIM module. Then last week our 2018 Ford fusion with 35,000 miles had the same part fail. Upon…
Engine Jul 2023
When driving the vehicle, it displayed a dashboard message "Engine Coolant Over Temperature". The vehicle was brought to the local Ford dealer where it is routinely serviced. Grapevine Ford identified that the water pump needed replacing. The part was $419 but it required 14…
Power Train Mar 2023
Need a new transmission when I need to press the gas it won’t go it like I’m just pushing the gas in park
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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 1FM5K7F8XHGC61169 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.