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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8DH6HG••••••2017 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2017 Ford EXPLORER — 9 complaints per build across 181 builds.
6on this build
1611on the model
181builds in total
Most reportedStructure 4Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureApr 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
EngineMay 2022
Ford Eco Boost Coolant Intrusion Issues. If the car sits an idles the coolant light will come on an say the coolant is too hotIf I run the air conditioning it will do the say, or drive it on the freeway. There are no leaks, no were. And you can smell the coolant, it smells…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2017
My daughter frequently complains of headaches, dizziness and nausea when riding in the front passenger seat. This only happens to her when she is in the ford. On one occasion she was taken to the emergency room and started vomiting. Er doctors could not explain the cause of her…
StructureMay 2023
NHTSA Recall Number 24V031. Exterior A-pillar applique trim flew off my vehicle while driving on I-95 in Florida in May 2023. This part is on my 2017 Ford Explorer and is listed on the NHTSA safety recall, 24V031, which was initiated in 2023. I have received two recall…
StructureMar 2022
Frame piece flew off while driving. This put other drivers at risk. I have taken pictures of multiple other Ford Explorers with the same missing piece on either side. Mine came off the drivers side
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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 1FM5K8DH6HGB92523 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.