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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8GT0DG••••••2013 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2013 Ford EXPLORER — 13 complaints per build across 162 builds.
17on this build
2127on the model
162builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedSteering 5Structure 4Power Train 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringFeb 2024
Last year I had to replace my front rack and pinion costing me a couple thousands of dollars. While driving the power steering went making it very difficult to steer and have good control of the vehicle. No safety lights or warnings came on at this time. One year later just a…
StructureNov 2023
The windshield trim panel on my 2013 Ford Explorer detached and flew off the vehicle without warning while I was driving on the highway . If the detached piece hit another motorist it could cause harm. This vehicle is up to date on it's regular maintenance and no warning was…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2019
Natural gas smell on interior of vehicle especially when idling, gas smells like rotten eggs or sulfur. It causes me to get headaches and dizziness
Visibility/wiperAug 2019
The contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact noticed that the windshield molding sealant detached from the vehicle without warning. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist.…
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2018
I enter the highway from an on-ramp and I slightly tap the break to merge with traffic. I then feel the vehicle rapidly accelerating. I see my rpms are high. I noticel the accelerator pedal fully engaged to the floor. I tap it several times to disengage with no success. I had to…
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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 1FM5K8GT0DGC49504 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.