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1FM5K8D86DG••••••2013 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford EXPLORER build (40 vs 13).
40on this build
2121on the model
162builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSteering 13Structure 8Electrical System 3Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashJan 2016
While driving at night on a back road the driver's side door of my ford explorer suddenly opened for no reason while the vehicle was in motion. The sudden door opening caused me to swerve and I hit the passenger side mirror on a sign post. Upon examination after pulling over,…
Electrical SystemAug 2026
Backup camera only works sometimes which is a safety risk when backing up. Other year models have had a recall for this same reason. It has been doing it for at least 6 months now
SteeringFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle because the steering…
EngineOct 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the engine shut off inadvertently. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The power train warning light was illuminated. There was no further information provided. The vehicle…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2023
The passenger side windshield panel trim flew off my car, at 60 mph. 6-8 months ago, the driver side windshield panel trim did the exact same thing at the exact same mph. This is absolutely ABSURD that Ford has not issued a recall for this
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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 1FM5K8D86DGA30692 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.