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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8F88EG••••••2014 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford EXPLORER build (29 vs 12).
29on this build
1600on the model
135builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 11Engine 3Suspension 3Structure 3
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJun 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was idle, the contact noticed smoke coming out from underneath the passenger's side of the hood. The contact stated upon exiting and inspecting the vehicle, she noticed burning plastic falling from…
StructureMar 2025
I am the owner of a 2014 Ford Explorer. There is an open recall on the vehicle; Recall number: 24S02. The plastic retention clips holding the exterior A-pillar moldings may not be properly engaged, which can allow the pieces to loosen and fly off at highway speeds. During the…
SteeringJul 2024
While driving on the highway, it was noted that the steering had started to feel a bit different, sluggish. We were able to pull off the highway, where complete loss of electrical assist on the power steering occurred. Warnings for loss of steering, traction control, and the 4WD…
SuspensionMar 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the sunroof motor had failed due to water intrusion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the sunroof motor was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the…
Power TrainMay 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the driveway and shifting to park(P), the gear position indicator failed to indicate that the vehicle was in park(P). The contact turned on and turned off the vehicle several times before…
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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 1FM5K8F88EGC13624 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.