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1FM5K8B83FG••••••2015 Ford EXPLORER
This build is quieter than most: 7 complaints against 13 for the average 2015 Ford EXPLORER build.
7on this build
1725on the model
134builds in total
Most reportedSteering 3Seats 1Exterior Lighting 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMar 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while attempting to turn the vehicle to the left or right, an excessive amount of force was needed to turn the vehicle. The contact believed that the power steering had failed. The contact stated that while turning the…
EngineJan 2024
Water pump inside the engine went out and was leaking coolant all over the engine and transmission. Caused the engine to over heat and the cabin heat to fail. Risk of fire with fluids on engine. Problem so common there is a class action lawsuit but no recall
SuspensionDec 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and making a left turn, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while having a routine alignment at an independent mechanic, the contact was…
SeatsSep 2016
I took my 2015 ford explorer in to have it serviced. I bought the vehicle new. The rear passenger seat would not fold. The ford tech charged 105.00 to review the issue and stated "the hinge has a broken-faulty part" however ford will not cover the repair charge and it will be…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2015
I smell exhaust fumes in the cabin of my vehicle. Especially noticeable with acceleration such as when passing vehicles, merging onto highways, climbing hills. First noticed this a few months after purchasing my vehicle in 2015
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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 1FM5K8B83FGB32473 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.