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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMSK8DH0LGB15500 · Checked Aug 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 20

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1FMSK8DH0LG•••••• 2020 Ford EXPLORER

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2020 Ford EXPLORER build (20 vs 11).

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1139on the model
103builds in total
Most reported Power Train 5 Electrical System 4 Service Brakes 2 Visibility/wiper 2

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train May 2026
Sudden transmission issues, no warnings. Ford Explorer 2020 XLT, had sporadic issues while driving on the highway, decided not to take it to pick up my children a few hours away after sudden jerking and revving high RPM's on the highway, proceeded to take backroads home.…
Visibility/wiper Mar 2026
Sunroof liner is sagging, blocking rear vision. Currently unable to use sunroof unless I pay 4k for repairs
Electrical System May 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, several DTC were displayed. The contact stated that the messages “Service 4WD”, “Service Advancetrac”, “Cruise Control not Available”, “Collision Alert”, and “Traction Control” were…
Seat Belts Feb 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V093000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Steering Feb 2025
The car pulls on the left when driving. And ticking noise
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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 1FMSK8DH0LGB15500 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.