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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FM5K8GC0LGC86678 · Checked Sep 6, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 25

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1FM5K8GC0LG•••••• 2020 Ford EXPLORER

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2020 Ford EXPLORER build (25 vs 11).

25on this build
1183on the model
103builds in total
Most reported Power Train 9 Service Brakes 4 Engine 4 Back Over Prevention 4

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train Jan 2026
SUMMARY OF FACTS FOR LEGAL CONSULTATION Bad Faith Redhibition Claim — Louisiana Civil Code Art. 2545 Prepared for Attorney Consultation 1. Vehicle & Transaction Information Vehicle2020 Ford Explorer ST — AWDPurchase DateMarch 2025Purchase Structure17,000 trade-in applied 17,000…
Fuel/propulsion System Jul 2025
There is hesitation when coming from a stop to accelerating there is a delay of power. This problem has been going on since we have had the car. It is safety issue especially when we accelerate to get onto the highway. It is very inconsistent. We recently took it in and found…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2025
The panoramic roof fabric has become unhinged from the track and caused a visibility issue for my rear view mirror
Service Brakes Mar 2025
We had an issue where the abs light came on going down the road. If you applied the brakes the dash would say release parking brakes and then the vehicle did not want to stop when I actually needed too
Visibility/wiper Feb 2025
Panoramic sunroof shade began sagging over night and now can fall and block view of rear view mirror out of the back of 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 1FM5K8GC0LGC86678 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.