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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8F87EG••••••2014 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2014 Ford EXPLORER — 12 complaints per build across 135 builds.
18on this build
1605on the model
135builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 5Suspension 3Engine 3Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringfireJul 2026
Sudden and complete loss of power steering assist while vehicle was in operation. Vehicle became extremely difficult to steer, creating safety hazard for driver and child passenger. Inspection revealed 150A EPAS Mega Fuse, Part #L0114875AA, was melted due to electrical short in…
StructureFeb 2025
In February of 2024 I received a recall notice for this vehicle with respect to defective A-pillar applique trim clip attachments around the windshield. The recall stated that parts would be available the latter half of 2024 and that we would be notified when we could schedule…
Electrical SystemApr 2024
•Rearview camera view and alerts •Inspection unknown • Hit mailbox •Dogded backup accidents in parking lots ︎Dogded backup accidents out of hard to see drive ways •Not taken to dealer no recalls for my year •Not inspected by anyone •No warning lamps •Alerts would just stop…
EngineJan 2023
My ford Explorer has a 3.5L V6 motor. This motor was designed with the water pump installed in the crank shaft. As a result of this when the water pump fails and leaks coolant can leak into the motor and mix with the oil costing thousands of dollars in damages
Power TrainJan 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while accelerating at 30-40 MPH, the vehicle started to sputter and the engine misfired. The contact then stated that on other occasions while accelerating approximately 60-65 MPH, the vehicle…
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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 1FM5K8F87EGC09421 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.