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1FM5K8B87DG••••••2013 Ford EXPLORER
This build is quieter than most: 7 complaints against 13 for the average 2013 Ford EXPLORER build.
7on this build
2123on the model
162builds in total
Most reportedStructure 4Steering 3Traction Control System 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJan 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Electrical SystemJan 2020
Both driver and passenger door lock/latch mechanisms failed showing car door is ajar when door is actually shut. Driver door lock actuator failed around 30,000 miles and passenger lock actuator failed around 135000 miles. When driving at night, the interior lights of car cannot…
SteeringJul 2019
Driving the car saturday the 20th of july, running regular errands, the car was fine. Woke up sunday morning to go to church and the steering started grinding when I turn the wheel. Took it to the mechanic and he said it was the steering gear and only ford can fix that, but who…
StructureOct 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trim was loose. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that…
SteeringAug 2018
Loss of power steering both when in moton on a street (twice)and when first turning on ignition in driveway. Occured three times in one week
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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 1FM5K8B87DGA10163 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.