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1FM5K8GT0KG••••••2019 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2019 Ford EXPLORER build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
290on the model
97builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 3Steering 2Suspension 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashApr 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete brick mailbox. The air bags deployed. The contact stated that the driver sustained…
StructureMay 2026
This recall has been unresolved for approximately two years. Recently, while traveling at highway speeds, the A-pillar trim detached from my vehicle and flew off, striking a vehicle behind me. Fortunately, no accident occurred, but the situation was extremely dangerous and could…
Power TrainApr 2026
I brought my vehicle to Ford Motor Place in Webster Massachusetts to do two recalls, my car was driving normally before the recall service. Immediately after recall work, it does not run properly. The dealer claims transmission failure without prior symptoms. The vehicle only…
SuspensionOct 2025
Suspension issue causing premature inside tire wear which can be fatal, if not deadly. Multiple cases have been recorded and found among other owners for this same make and model yr. Even after parts replacement and 4 wheel alignment was completed
Unknown Or OtherApr 2019
For this model year ford equipped the explorer with a single-tone horn. The volume is very low and sounds like a toy horn. I do not have any confidence that this horn will help me in a dangerous situation
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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 1FM5K8GT0KGA50871 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.