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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FM5K8D85DGC54018 · Checked Sep 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 45

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1FM5K8D85DG•••••• 2013 Ford EXPLORER

This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford EXPLORER build (45 vs 13).

45on this build
2123on the model
162builds in total
9injuries
Most reported Steering 24 Electrical System 6 Structure 4 Engine 3

What owners of this build wrote

Steering May 2026
I was driving and the steering locked. I could not move steering wheel either way. Towed to ford repair… they replaced steering rack. Four times it was replaced..4 times it locked
Unknown Or Other Sep 2024
The molding flew off my car when I was driving 60 miles an hour … very lucky it didn’t cause an accident as I had to swerve into oncoming traffic when it flew off. It happened in Sept 2024 October 25th is when when we brought it in to ford Geneva, NY They said it was a special…
Vehicle Speed Control Nov 2023
Driving on a two lane highway with the cruise control set, tapped brake to eliminate the cruise as a truck had pulled onto highway ahead of us. Accelerated to pass the truck and resumed the cruise control to maintain previous speed. The vehicle began increasing speed as if the…
Wheels Sep 2023
I took my car into Alpine Ford in Pueblo, Co to fix the recall for the toe links. They left my alignment extremely off. They refuse to fix it and no other shop in town can fix it. I’ve gotten multiple alignments done. A mechanic told me there was no fixing it unless Alpine redid…
Structure Mar 2023
The driver-side outer windshield trim moulding panel flew off of my vehicle while I was driving at highway speed. Upon inspection, I discovered the passenger-side panel is loose, as well, and could detach at any time
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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 1FM5K8D85DGC54018 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.