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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FM5K8AR6HGE01515 · Checked Aug 8, 2026
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1FM5K8AR6HG•••••• 2017 Ford EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT

This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
9on the model
6builds in total
Most reported Structure 2 Electrical System 1 Exterior Lighting 1

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Electrical System Apr 2026
Vehicle equipped with operation red and blue auxiliary emergency lights, prohibited and protected by law for law enforcement use only, facilitates impersonation of a police officer, false detention, harassment, legal scrutiny for police, seller has actual knowledge, strictly…
Structure Mar 2019
The driver's side a pillar cover is coming off
Unknown Or Other Jul 2017
Law enforcement vehicle receiving high carbon monoxide level readings (10+ parts per million) in passenger cabin upon hard acceleration (from complete stop to 100+ mph) with the air conditioning system on with the recirculation function activated. 374
Structure Mar 2019
The driver and passenger a pillar covers are coming off

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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 1FM5K8AR6HGE01515 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.