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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8F80FG••••••2015 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2015 Ford EXPLORER build (22 vs 13).
22on this build
1725on the model
134builds in total
Most reportedSteering 9Structure 5Seats 2Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureFeb 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that while parked, the windshield molding trim next to the pillar and windshield became raised. The contact stated that while driving on…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2023
Front Window Trim fell off while traveling on highway, the noise startled me and I was going 70 mph, did not see the part fall off and this is the second incident. The shop I took vehicle to the first time said it was a poor design and this happens often. Trim replacement part…
SteeringApr 2021
7 months ago started hearing a grinding sound whenever I turn the car and reported it to the service department of the ford dealer when I had my oil change. They reported that they found nothing wrong. However the issue continues and is occurring more frequently. Yesterday I…
Air BagsDec 2017
The airbag light is on again. I had this in for service on 1/31/17 with 31,455. Now the light is on again. From what I understand my airbags will not work
SeatsJul 2016
While driving my car with my seven year old in the third row seat, the seats started "stowing" and almost crushed him. I had groceries in the back that shifted and hit the uncovered display that selects seat mode. The seats do not stop folding if there is something or someone in…
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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 1FM5K8F80FGB00431 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.