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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8GCXNG••••••2022 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2022 Ford EXPLORER build (11 vs 3).
11on this build
266on the model
104builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 5Back Over Prevention 3Forward Collision Avoidance 2Visibility/wiper 2
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashAug 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while his fiancé was at a complete stop, the auto-hold mode designed to maintain the brake pedal depressed was engaged. However, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of…
SuspensionAug 2026
While operating the vehicle, a loud clunk occurred, followed by a grinding noise. I stopped the vehicle immediately. Upon exiting, I observed the rear driver‑side tire positioned at an abnormal angle. Inspection underneath the vehicle revealed a fractured rear control arm. This…
Electrical SystemJun 2026
While driving, parking, or doing any function of the vehicle, the screen will intermittently switch from the cameras being used to the on board navigation and start routing the vehicle to random locations, or it may blank out completely. It has also frozen in place and will not…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2026
The panoramic sunroof, shade, plastic brackets become brittle annd fail very fast and becomes hanging down while you are driving and blocks your complete vision very dangerous . It is not safe at all. It totally blocks your vision
SteeringMay 2025
Ongoing issues with the screen displaying upside down, blurry, red/green lines, powering on and completely off. Rearview calibration issue off centered (dealership fixed). This also impacts the cruise control alerts, lane keeping assist, etc. And occasionally powers vehicle off.…
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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 1FM5K8GCXNGB95548 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.