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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1FM5K8DH0GG••••••2016 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2016 Ford EXPLORER — 12 complaints per build across 194 builds.
11on this build
2367on the model
194builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 4Structure 3Steering 2Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureOct 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the front windshield trim detached and flapped across the front windshield. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to…
Power TrainJan 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the message to service the vehicle was displayed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle, and waited for several minutes before restarting the vehicle and the message was no longer…
EngineOct 2023
Last night check engine light turned on. I called the dealer to get an appointment first thing next morning to get it checked. In next 2 minutes engine coolant over temperature sign turned on. I got scared and stopped the car immediately and got it towed to the dealer right…
SteeringFeb 2022
I have a 2016 ford explorer and like most of the other complaints on locked up steering. My explorer steering wheel has lock up with now warning lights and no codes. My ford dealership to get my vehicle in the mechanic bay had to call a tow truck. Luckily my vehicle was already…
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2019
The contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the wrench warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gilboy ford (2805 macarthur rd, whitehall, pa 18052) to be diagnosed,…
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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 1FM5K8DH0GGC20914 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.