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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FM5K8HT2HG••••••2017 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2017 Ford EXPLORER — 9 complaints per build across 182 builds.
7on this build
1632on the model
182builds in total
Most reportedStructure 3Seat Belts 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherApr 2026
The dashboard cover has come unglued from the part of near the front windshield. It first bubbled up then became unglued and rolled up. There’s white material underneath that appears to have swollen up like wet cork board. Also, this part of the dashboard is no longer flush like…
StructureJul 2025
. The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000( ); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated…
Seat BeltsNov 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to use the 2nd row seat belts, after further inspection, the 2nd row driver’s side seat belt buckle remained latched and failed to release from the buckle and the 2nd row passenger side seat belt…
SteeringDec 2017
Intermittent steering binding condition at slow turns mainly during hot weather. This binding issue was difficult to recreate and eventually the dealer was able to create this after a lengthy (30 minute) road test in 80+ degree weather. The binding issue was a result of an…
StructureDec 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the passenger’s side A-pillar trim was blown off the vehicle. The contact attempted to schedule an appointment with several dealers but was informed that parts were not yet…
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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 1FM5K8HT2HGC19439 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.