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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8F86EG••••••2014 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2014 Ford EXPLORER — 12 complaints per build across 135 builds.
19on this build
1610on the model
135builds in total
Most reportedSteering 8Structure 5Engine 2Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJun 2025
The contact owns a 2014 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 contact stated that the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar trim had detached.…
SteeringMay 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle was lost power steering functionality. The message "Steering Fault" was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it…
WheelsDec 2022
The wheels corrode around edges & Bead mounting area due to improper procedures done during manufacturing. The factory only put clear protection on the outside (visible portion) of the wheel. Thus the elements enter under the clear coating from the un-protected portion of the…
SuspensionAug 2022
I had the toe link recall performed in 2022. Since that time, I have replaced brakes twice, tires twice (two full sets in less than 50k miles), control arms, sway bars, and bushings. The car will not come into alignment. There is ample evidence all over the internet that the toe…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2018
After accelerating to highway speeds I get exhaust odors. Must noticed when rear AC is on
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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 1FM5K8F86EGA75545 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.