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1FM5K8D85GG••••••2016 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford EXPLORER build (37 vs 12).
37on this build
2327on the model
193builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedSteering 16Structure 7Engine 4Vehicle Speed Control 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashJan 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the driver's side roof rack cover panel ejected from the vehicle and made contact with a second vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle swerved to avoid the airborne projectile…
SteeringcrashMay 2021
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, various warning lights illuminated as the steering became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle collided with the curb and then stalled. The vehicle was restarted with all warning lights and audio…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2023
All of the moulding, seals & rubber windshield trim/gasket around the windshield has failed. It has cracked, broken off and much is now missing off the vehicle. Now when I drive the vehicle it makes scary noises due to the cracked/missing moulding/seals. This has created some…
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for a routine oil change, the mechanic discovered that fluid was leaking from the water pump. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local…
VisibilityDec 2022
The passenger side windshield trim flew off while driving on the interstate with no warning. Other than it hitting the side of our car when flying off, no other incident occured. Nobody inspected the windshield trim as we installed a new trim piece we got on Amazon ourselves
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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 1FM5K8D85GGC95852 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.