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1FM5K8GC6NG••••••2022 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2022 Ford EXPLORER build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
269on the model
105builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 3Fuel/propulsion System 3Engine 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJun 2026
RECALL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY DEFECT DESCRIPTION: The vehicle was transported via roadside assistance to a licensed manufacturer dealership due to severe engine overheating under an active manufacturer safety recall. Service personnel systematically modified intake paperwork to…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2025
When i accelerate, the car jerks back and forth and stalls. Ford has said the car was throwing codes but the TECH didnt feel the issue so they sent me on my way.... Well fast forward to today, i am informed my car has thrown codes 4 times in the past few days and this morning i…
Electrical SystemFeb 2025
The sunroof shade always falls off from the tracks and has cost the sun shade to hang down and won't retract back ive been to the dealer about 4 times with this issue and they always say its fix but when I open the sun shade it gets stuck on the tracks and makes it hang out of…
Service BrakesJan 2025
The contact owns a 2022 FORD EXPLORER. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded…
Visibility/wiperApr 2024
Known defect among Explorer owners. The shade for the sunroof runs along tracks. That track is Known to fail causing the sunshade to fall down and blocks visibility out the rear windshield and inability to use the rear view mirror effectively. My vehicle was unsafe to drive…
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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 1FM5K8GC6NGB96969 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.