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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMHK7B81CG••••••2012 Ford EXPLORER
That is about average for the 2012 Ford EXPLORER — 7 complaints per build across 107 builds.
9on this build
786on the model
107builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedStructure 2Fuel System 1Gasoline 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJan 2016
The contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact smelled a strong fuel and burning odor in the vehicle. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the heat and air conditioner calibrations needed…
StructureApr 2022
Windshield trim on my 2012 Ford Explorer keeps coming/flying off. The trim keeps coming apart. Happened twice since owning my SUV and replaced
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2019
The contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that exhaust fumes were present inside the vehicle. The contact's six year old daughter constantly complained of severe headaches within fifteen minutes of being in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to john north ford…
EngineJul 2016
When we accelerate in our 2012 ford explorer, the cabin is filled with exhaust fumes. Many times we are required to roll the windows down to let the fumes out as they cause headaches and smell bad. This mainly occurs when we accelerate on to a highway/interstate from the on ramp
Air BagsOct 2015
Air bag connector corrosion. Multiple connectors. Has happened every year since I purchased the vehicle in oct, 2012. It has been in for repair multiple times yearly. Has to go back again due to inspection due. This happens whether the vehicle is moving, stationary or parked
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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 1FMHK7B81CGA61180 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.