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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMHK8D80CGA92097 · Checked Oct 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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1FMHK8D80CG•••••• 2012 Ford EXPLORER

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford EXPLORER build (16 vs 7).

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791on the model
107builds in total
Most reported Steering 6 Electrical System 4 Structure 3 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2

What owners of this build wrote

Structure Aug 2025
I received the first recall notice for this defect from Ford Motor Co. In February 2024 and took the vehicle to Sheehy Ford in Ashland, Virginia on August 7, 2025. Sheehy Ford did the required inspection and confirmed that the vehicle had defective windshield rubber molding. The…
Unknown Or Other Feb 2024
Recall 24V031 has not been fixed. I got my recall notice from Ford with regards to the A-pillar applique trim. I received my recall in February, 24. I have visited my local Ford dealer several times and as recently as 1 month ago. They state the parts are not available. My…
Steering Nov 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized and failed to turn as intended. The power steering warning light illuminated. The contact veered over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was…
Engine Feb 2023
Water Pump on the vehicle (That is inside the engine) start leaking without driver notice it. If you're driving in a busy Highway the engine can lose presure and stop in the middle of the highway puting driver and passengers in a risky position. This is a design mistake from…
Electrical System May 2018
Front passenger seat pretensioner has failed causing the airbag light to come on. A technical service bulletin has been created on ford's end blaming the connect. See TSB 12-5-11. It tells the mechanic to inject dielectric grease as a fix
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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 1FMHK8D80CGA92097 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.