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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8F89EG••••••2014 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2014 Ford EXPLORER — 12 complaints per build across 135 builds.
16on this build
1605on the model
135builds in total
Most reportedSteering 6Structure 3Power Train 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJul 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the…
Electrical SystemJan 2025
When my vehicle is in reverse the back up camera shuts off or shows inverted
StructureMay 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the exterior windshield trim on the passenger's side detached and flew off the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while it was raining, rainwater was leaking into the vehicle. The contact…
Power TrainApr 2021
The contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated while driving 6 mph approaching a turn, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the passenger's side front wheel. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2018
When placed in "park" it doesn't register sometimes. I have to fiddle with it to get it to register that it is in fact in park. Otherwise my car battery will drain because it keeps the power 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 1FM5K8F89EGA15554 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.