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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMDU34X0RUB27993 · Checked Oct 25, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 49

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1FMDU34X0RU•••••• 1994 Ford EXPLORER

This build draws 7.3× more complaints than the average 1994 Ford EXPLORER build (49 vs 7).

49on this build
906on the model
135builds in total
2involved a crash
4injuries
Most reported Tires 12 Structure 8 Service Brakes 5 Hydraulic 5

What owners of this build wrote

Tires crash Oct 1996
Car rolled over 5 times. I represent the husband of the deceased. *ak( DOT number: )
Service Brakes crash Mar 1995
ABS, brake failure impact 12:00 position speed 25mph, failure extended stopping distance of brakes pe95-001 active. Tt
Structure Jun 2020
I looked up my vehicle and it has a recall and I want it fixed
Power Train Oct 2017
Purchased vehicle transmission out,came with rebuilt transmission,installed,lasted about 1 year.kept blowing front seals.always heated up going uphill.next transmission,same story.serviced regular,with filter change.current transmission in trans. Shop,burnt up,new…
Suspension Jun 2009
My vehicle was purchased as is and I have had some problems with it . I need rocker panels , 3 ball joints and a new muffler
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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 1FMDU34X0RUB27993 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.