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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FM5K8D81HGD45678 · Checked Aug 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 23

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1FM5K8D81HG•••••• 2017 Ford EXPLORER

This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford EXPLORER build (23 vs 9).

23on this build
1624on the model
182builds in total
1involved a crash
7injuries
Most reported Structure 6 Engine 3 Electrical System 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 2

What owners of this build wrote

Engine crash Dec 2022
My suv begin to run hot and instantly water begins to boil and I was trying to pull off the road immediately.with no warning from the forward collision as a car hit me. Got a quote from many dealerships or mechanics who says that the water pump failed and is a common problem…
Visibility/wiper Feb 2026
The rear tailgate window has blown out twice. First time 2/10/2026 and again 3/22/2026. Both times happened while parked with the car running
Structure Dec 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, the A-pillar trim on both sides of the windshield was not functioning as designed. The contact also noticed water leaking from the windshield during inclement weather. The contact received…
Steering May 2025
Problem with the power steering. When turning, the wheel sticks
Unknown Or Other Dec 2023
In 2019 the Front Passenger B Pillar came loose and flew off while driving, this has been repaired. In 2022 the windshield A pillar came loose and had been repaired by myself. Now in 2023 the Front Driver B Pillar is coming loose and is pending repair. There is an existing…
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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 1FM5K8D81HGD45678 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.