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1FM5K8D80HG••••••2017 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford EXPLORER build (27 vs 9).
27on this build
1645on the model
182builds in total
Most reportedStructure 14Engine And Engine Cooling 2Wheels 1Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherJul 2026
Seal around front driver door and passenger doors are coming off and can cause a hazard. There is a recall issued for this from may 2025 but no remedy has been provided from ford for over a year now. This is not what i consider a remedy in a timely fashion as it could come off…
StructureDec 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were…
EngineDec 2024
Was driving my vehicle on the highway when it start chugging and died. Had to act Fast to get off the highway as there was no shoulder nor warning. I had the vehicle towed to my shop and they confirmed the engine was done. The water pump gave out while driving with no warning…
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the water…
SteeringJul 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist would fail to operate as needed. The contact stated that excessive force was required to steer the vehicle due to the failure. The contact took the vehicle…
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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 1FM5K8D80HGD96945 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.