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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8GT5DG••••••2013 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2013 Ford EXPLORER — 13 complaints per build across 162 builds.
12on this build
2121on the model
162builds in total
Most reportedSteering 5Engine 2Structure 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureSep 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front driver's side windshield exterior…
SteeringSep 2021
I noticed a "clunking" in my steering, when i turn steering wheel. So husband put it up on jack stand to see if anything was loose. While up on jack stands and turning the wheel, it done a "shutter" feeling. When pulling back and forth on tire, it moved fine. I made appointment…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2021
Rear back glass has shattered on two separate occasions. First, in November after using auto start to warm the vehicle. Second, almost three years later while driving in the summer. Had to pay for replacement out of pocket
EngineJan 2018
Timing chain stretch. $3,000 to fix it
StructureFeb 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
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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 1FM5K8GT5DGC09144 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.