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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMEE5DH2MLA78851 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1FMEE5DH2ML•••••• 2021 Ford BRONCO

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79builds in total
Most reported Suspension 1 Electrical System 1 Lane Departure 1 Back Over Prevention 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System Aug 2025
I have been getting a message that my blind spot and cross traffic alert deactivated because trailer is attached. I have never had a trailer attached but do have a trailer hitch- the dealer said Ford refuses to pay to have it fixed because the bumper to bumper warranty is out.…
Unknown Or Other Aug 2025
The instrument cluster cracked. Woke up one day and it was cracked. The crack is traveling through the important screens. Cord won’t do anything, but dozens have reported online
Suspension Feb 2024
The stock bilstein shocks lost the reservoir for hydraulic fluids causing shock absorber to fail while driving. The canister simply fell off. I didn't hit anything other than normal bumps in the road. The vehicle has never been in an accident or offroad to cause the canister to…

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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 1FMEE5DH2MLA78851 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.