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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8GT9GG••••••2016 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford EXPLORER build (41 vs 12).
41on this build
2327on the model
193builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 10Steering 8Air Bags 5Power Train 4
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMay 2021
Air bag light came on randomly one day, diagnostics indicated it was an issue with the wiring harness under the rear passenger second-row seating. This area is inaccessible so accidental disconnection is unlikely. I was told that the airbags will not deploy in the event of an…
EngineDec 2025
While driving the crankcase sensor malfunctioned and caused my vehicle to stall without warning, this is a safety issue because of you are driving at highway speeds this will prevent the vehicle from being controlled properly to get to the side of the road. This sensor does not…
Electrical SystemSep 2025
Intermittently, the vehicle's backup camera displays a blank (black) image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The issue resolves its self by turning the vehicle off and back on
StructureJun 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V347000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
SteeringApr 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering functionality. The contact stated that the message “Power Steering Failure - Stop Driving Vehicle” was displayed. The traction control warning…
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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 1FM5K8GT9GGB69994 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.