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1FM5K8AR3DG••••••2013 Ford EXPLORER
This build is quieter than most: 6 complaints against 13 for the average 2013 Ford EXPLORER build.
6on this build
2123on the model
162builds in total
Most reportedSteering 1Exterior Lighting 1Electrical System 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJun 2025
Manufacturer Recall Number24S02 NHTSA Recall Number24V031 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Recall is over 15 months old and manufacture still hasn't developed a resolution
EngineSep 2022
My water pump failed while driving which made the car overheat and instantly shut off while driving. I have maintained the engine. The internal water pump is leaking the coolant into the motor. Why an internal water Pump?
Unknown Or OtherAug 2019
I have been smelling exhaust fumes in the cabin since purchasing the vehicle. This day I was getting a headache and felt like I was going to pass out. I pulled over shut off the engine and rolled down the windows before passing out. Woke up 30 mins later. Since then I have not…
Electrical SystemDec 2016
Door ajar light comes on randomly in my pi explorer. It goes away after a while. It comes on while in motion and while still. May be a faulty sensor in the door. This needs a recall. Looked high and low for a fix and noticed that many have this issue. Most people with this issue…
Exterior LightingApr 2014
Headlight bulb and plastic connector have melted at the connection
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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 1FM5K8AR3DGA68667 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.