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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8GT2GG••••••2016 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford EXPLORER build (34 vs 12).
34on this build
2340on the model
193builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedSteering 7Structure 7Air Bags 4Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashDec 2022
Water pump failed at 80,000 miles and cause the car to stall mid intersection putting out life at risk. This is a known issue that should be recalled . Not to mention the repair is $4,000-$6,000 mostly labor to fix. Whole motor has to be taken out to replace the water pump
SteeringcrashAug 2017
Was traveling down a city surface street when another vehicle tried to beat me to getting onto the same street I was traveling on made a sudden turn before I could get to his location. Upon trying to maneuver and avoid a collision the vehicle suddenly did not respond to the…
StructureDec 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and the contact was informed that the recall repair was needed; however, the part to do the…
Air BagsAug 2025
Air bag light illumination on occasion, ford confirmed and suggested $1000 repair. Seems like a safety issue that is a manufacturer defect. Vehicle has been maintained and rear seat rarely used
EngineJun 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was not able to exceed 50 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated for over 3 years. T uThe vehicle was…
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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 1FM5K8GT2GGB17526 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.